Automated vision screening apparatus and method
A method for screening vision using a kiosk comprising: requesting, using the kiosk, user information; performing objective visual acuity tests using the kiosk, wherein said visual acuity tests determine: sphere, cylinder, cylinder axis, or corneal curvature, or any combination thereof; and reporting visual acuity results, wherein said method does not require assistance from another person.
1. A method for screening vision using a kiosk comprising:
requesting, using the kiosk, user information;
performing objective visual acuity tests using the kiosk, wherein said visual acuity tests determine: sphere, cylinder, cylinder axis, or corneal curvature, or any combination thereof; and
reporting visual acuity results:
wherein said method does not require assistance from another person.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing one or more eye health tests using the kiosk or using information obtained from the kiosk.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing one or more contact sensitivity tests using the kiosk or using information obtained from the kiosk.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dispensing one or more lenses using the kiosk or using information obtained from the kiosk.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the user information using the kiosk.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the user information is received via a touch screen.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending, with the kiosk, the user information, the visual acuity results, or any combination thereof to a remote location.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the user information, the visual acuity results, or the combination thereof is sent to the remote location via an internet connection, a telephone connection, a wireless connection, or any combination thereof.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the remote location is an eye care practitioner, an eyewear supplier, a web address, or any combination thereof.
10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dispensing, with the kiosk, disposable components for hygienic purposes.
11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving, with the kiosk, a payment.
12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing, with the kiosk, a virtual makeover based on the user information, the visual acuity results, or any combination thereof.
13. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
creating, with the kiosk, a smart card containing the user information, the visual acuity results, or any combination thereof; and
dispensing, with the kiosk, the smart card.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein reporting the visual acuity results comprises printing the visual acuity results.