Enhanced Eye-Imaging System with Adaptive Illuminator Fiber Array

An improved eye-imaging system that utilizes an adaptive illuminator fiber array to provide uniform and optimized illumination of a patient's eye, resulting in high-resolution images and enhanced diagnostic capabilities.

The original patent disclosed an eye-imaging system with coordinated illuminator fibers having a skewed fiber angle. However, this design had limitations in providing uniform illumination, particularly in cases where the eye's shape or size varied. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing an adaptive illuminator fiber array that can adjust its angle in real-time to optimize illumination, ensuring high-quality images and improved diagnostic accuracy.

The enhanced eye-imaging system comprises an illuminator fiber array with a skewed fiber angle, a sensor for imaging, and a control system configured to adjust the angle of the illuminator fiber array in real-time. The control system receives feedback from the sensor and adjusts the angle of the illuminator fiber array accordingly, ensuring uniform illumination of the patient's eye. The system can also be configured to accommodate different eye shapes and sizes, providing a more versatile and effective imaging solution. Additionally, the illuminator fibers can be arranged in a spiral pattern or coated with a reflective material to further enhance light output and uniformity.

The new claims introduce the concept of an adaptive illuminator fiber array that can adjust its angle in real-time, providing a significant improvement over the original patent's fixed skewed fiber angle design. This innovation enables the system to adapt to different eye shapes and sizes, ensuring uniform illumination and high-quality images.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors or light sources, varying the number and arrangement of illuminator fibers, or incorporating additional features such as automatic focus adjustment or image processing algorithms. These variations could further enhance the system's performance, versatility, and commercial appeal.

The enhanced eye-imaging system has significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in ophthalmology and optometry. The system's ability to provide high-resolution images and improved diagnostic accuracy could lead to increased adoption in clinics and hospitals, resulting in improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.