Title :
A novel confocal fiber-optic laser method for exact intraocular lens dioptric power measurement
Author :
Ilev, Ilko ; Faaland, Robert ; Calogero, Don
Author_Institution :
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, HFZ-130, Rockville, MD 20857, U.S.A.
Abstract :
Based on a fiber-optic confocal design, we have developed a simple, accurate, objective and quick method for exact focal length measurement of both positive and negative intraocular lenses providing a spatial resolution exceeding 1 ¿m.
Keywords :
Fiber lasers; Length measurement; Lenses; Optical coupling; Optical design; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber testing; Optical microscopy; Power lasers; Power measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431278
