Automated vision screening apparatus and method
This invention is related to an automatic self-service vision screening kiosk and method that allows individuals to screen their eyesight without assistance. The device includes subjective and/or objective tests via an interactive video and software program that measures visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. The invention is designed to provide a report with test results. The device and method may also provide a means for making referrals, scheduling appointments, ordering lenses, dispensing lenses and/or forwarding prescriptions to eye care professionals or lens manufacturers.
1. A method for screening vision of a subject, said method comprising:
providing subject-operated vision screening equipment within a self-contained kiosk;
querying the subject for information about the subject's ocular condition via a display associated with the kiosk;
receiving information input by the subject about the subject's ocular condition via an input associated with the kiosk;
performing objective visual acuity tests on the subject through an eye portal of the kiosk separate from the display; and
reporting visual acuity results to the subject via an output associated with the kiosk, wherein said method does not require assistance from another person.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said objective visual acuity test is performed by one or more of the following instruments: automated adaptive optic phoropter, a badal optometer, a topographer, a tonomer, a wavefront sensor, and a Fundus camera.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said reporting step further comprises dispensing said results.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said reporting step further comprises transmitting said results to a third party.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said third party is selected from the group consisting of an eye care professional, a lens supplier, a lens distributor, and a web database.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising requesting payment from said user.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a referral to an eye care professional.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising scheduling an appointment with an eye care professional.
9. The method of claim 3 , wherein said results are dispensed as a SmartCard®.
10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing a virtual eye care makeover.
11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing contrast sensitivity tests.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein said visual acuity tests determine one or more of the following: sphere, cylinder, cylinder axis, and corneal curvature.
13. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing a test for color vision deficiency.
14. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing a test for glaucoma.
15. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing one or more eye health tests.
16. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing one or more contrast sensitivity tests.
17. A method for screening vision, said method comprising:
providing user operated vision screening equipment within a self-contained kiosk;
receiving user information in response to a query displayed on a user interface of the kiosk;
performing visual acuity tests through a stimulus display of the self-contained kiosk;
the user interface being separate from the stimulus display; and
reporting visual acuity results via an output associated with the kiosk, wherein said method does not require assistance from another person.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein said objective visual acuity test is performed by one or more of the following instruments: automated adaptive optic phoropter, a badal optometer, a topographer, a tonomer, a wavefront sensor, and a fundus camera.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein said subjective visual acuity test is an automated Snellen test.
20. The method of claim 17 , wherein said subjective visual acuity test is a Landolt C test.
21. The method of claim 17 , wherein said reporting step further comprises dispensing said results.
22. The method of claim 21 , wherein said results are printed on a SmartCard®.
23. The method of claim 17 , wherein said reporting step further comprises transmitting said results to a third party.
24. The method of claim 23 , wherein said third party is selected from the group consisting of an eye care professional, a lens supplier, a lens distributor, and a web database.
25. The method of claim 17 , further comprising requesting payment from said user.
26. The method of claim 17 , further comprising providing a referral to an eye care professional.
27. The method of claim 17 , further comprising scheduling an appointment with an eye care professional.
28. The method of claim 17 , further comprising performing a virtual eye care makeover.
29. The method of claim 17 , further comprising performing contrast sensitivity tests.
30. The method of claim 17 , wherein said tests determine one or more of the following: sphere, cylinder, cylinder axis, and corneal curvature.
31. The method of claim 17 , further comprising performing one or more eye health tests.
32. The method of claim 17 , further comprising performing one or more contrast sensitivity tests.
33. The method of claim 31 , further comprising performing a test for color vision deficiency.
34. The method of claim 31 , further comprising performing a test for glaucoma.
35. The method of claim 17 , further comprising dispensing one or more lenses.
36. A method for screening vision, said method comprising:
providing user operated vision screening equipment in conjunction with a self-service kiosk;
requesting user information via a user interface of the self-service kiosk;
receiving user information via the user interface of the self-service kiosk in response to a query displayed on the user interface; and
performing visual acuity tests through viewing window of the self-service kiosk, the user interface being separate from the viewing window,
wherein said method does not require assistance from another person.
37. The method of claim 36 , wherein said visual acuity tests are objective.
38. The method of claim 36 , wherein said visual acuity tests are subjective.