Method of quantitative analysis and imaging of the anterior segment of the eye

Abstract

What is provided are methods of analyzing at least one image of the anterior segment of an eye and for selecting an intraocular lens (IOL). The methods may include detecting at least one image from an anterior segment of the eye; identifying a location of a reference structure on the eye using a plurality of points of a landmark on the anterior segment of the eye; and calculating at least one quantitative dimension of the anterior segment of the eye using the reference structure. The newly identified landmarks and quantifiable dimensions improve the characterization of the anterior segment in order to better predict the position and movement of the intraocular lens. The improved methods for analyzing the imaging of the anterior segment of the eye allows for improvements in the refractive outcomes of cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, refractive outcomes, and other eye-related diseases.

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         19 . A method of analyzing at least two images of the anterior segment of an eye, the method comprising:
 detecting the at least two images; and   identifying a location from a plurality of locations corresponding to a position of the ciliary body in the eye.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the position of the ciliary body is an apex and the apex is identified by superimposing a first image onto a second image. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the superimposing occurs in space. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the superimposing occurs in time. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the apex is identified from the at least two images as the shortest distance between any two portions of contralateral ciliary bodies. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein the detecting the at least two images further comprises at least two image frames of video. 
     
     
         25 - 35 . (canceled)