Development of novel eye illumination methods for ophthalmology

Annidis RHA系统是一款先进的多光谱成像检眼镜，可用于早期检测老年性黄斑变性和青光眼等眼部疾病。提出了一种新的眼后脉络膜照明方法，并将其作为进一步发展该系统的主要研究方向。与通过眼睛瞳孔的标准照明相反，由Annidis Health Systems和阿尔冈昆学院合作开发的这一新方案利用眼睛组织的波导性和其他特性将光线投射到脉络膜上。这项技术可能会让眼科和验光在诊断/发现与视力相关的问题和疾病方面具有令人大开眼界的可能性。这项研究将促进新一代数字检眼镜的开发和商业化。渥太华的合作伙伴公司Annidis将加强其作为该领域创新和市场领导者的地位，从而为一家加拿大公司增加收入和创造就业机会。

The Annidis RHA system is an advanced Multi-Spectral Imaging ophthalmoscope for early detection of ocular pathologies such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. A new method of illumination of the choroid at the back of the eye is proposed and will be studied as a major prospect for developing the system further. Contrary to the standard illumination through the pupil of the eye, the novel scheme, developed in collaboration by Annidis Health Systems and Algonquin College, uses waveguiding and other properties of the eye tissues to cast light on the choroid. This technology may allow "eye-opening" possibilities in diagnosing/discovering vision related problems and diseases for ophthalmology and optometry. The study will facilitate the development and commercialization of a new generation of digital ophthalmoscopes. The Ottawa partner company Annidis will strengthen it's position as an innovation and market leader in that field and in turn increase revenue and job creation for a Canadian company.