Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
434270000 | Head or part thereof | 45 |
20100120007 | Fluid Percussion System and Method for Modeling Penetrating Brain Injury - A fluid percussion system for modeling penetrating brain injury includes a fluid percussion device that takes inputs in the form of pressurized gas and electrical signals from a computer and outputs a single hydraulic pulse, or multiple hydraulic pulses in quick succession. The fluid percussion device may include a pneumatic cylinder assembly and a hydraulic cylinder assembly that is actuated by the pneumatic cylinder assembly to produce the hydraulic pulse(s) of pressurized fluid. Each pulse may be used to rapidly inflate and deflate an attached balloon (representing a brain penetrating device). The balloon may be inserted in a test specimen, and the rapid inflation and deflation of the balloon creates a lesion that simulates a penetrating brain injury. A calibration system that employs an optical sensor may be used to determine maximum balloon diameter achieved during rapid inflation. | 05-13-2010 |
20100330546 | OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA DEMONSTRATION MODEL DEVICE - The present invention is an obstructive sleep apnea demonstration model device for a user and a patient. The device includes a vertical display stand with a horizontal base, a vertical front surface and a horizontal flange, a vertical side profile base with a removed oral cavity portion attached to the display stand and disposed within the horizontal flange, a top movable side piece with an upper lip, a set of upper teeth, a hinge and a palate. The device also includes a back elongated movable side piece disposed behind the top side piece that hinges on the palate, a chin assembly side piece with a chin, a lower lip, a set of lower teeth and a tongue and an intraoral appliance that is placed between the upper teeth and the lower teeth to treat the patient with an obstructive sleep apnea condition. | 12-30-2010 |
20110165547 | MEDICAL PROCEDURES TRAINING MODEL - A training model for use in training to perform a medical procedure which is invasive of a skull, such as the insertion of an external ventricular drain or the evacuation of a subdural hematoma. The training model may comprise a base component defining a training component receptacle and a training component for mounting in the training component receptacle and comprising a skull section. Alternately, the training model may comprise the skull section or the training component in isolation. The skull section comprises an outer skull layer, a middle skull layer and an inner skull layer. The outer skull layer is constructed of an outer skull material which simulates osseous tissue when penetrated. The middle skull layer is constructed of a middle skull material which simulates marrow tissue when penetrated. The inner skull layer is constructed of an inner skull material which simulates osseous tissue when penetrated. | 07-07-2011 |
20120070814 | HEAD MODEL FOR BRAIN-IMAGING DEVICE AND TECHNIQUE FOR PRODUCING SAME - A head model according to one example of an embodiment is a head model that may be provided for use in the calibration for a brain-imaging device, where a part corresponding to the skull and a part corresponding to at least one specific region of the brain are each formed by a continuous cavity with no cuts other than an opening for liquid injection. | 03-22-2012 |
20120088215 | INTEGRATED MODEL FOR OTOSCOPIC PROCEDURES - An otoscopic model is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the otoscopic model includes an artificial ear, an artificial head and at least one tympanic membrane portion. The artificial ear includes a base portion and an ear portion extending from the base and having ear-like features including an auditory canal. The artificial head includes an opening adapted to receive the base portion. The at least one tympanic membrane portion includes an artificial tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane portion is configured to be coupled with the artificial ear such that the artificial tympanic membrane is located relative to the auditory canal in a generally anatomically correct manner. | 04-12-2012 |
20120276510 | DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES MODELS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Disclosed herein are dielectric properties models that are designed to enable simulated use testing by medical device companies, medical device designers, individual inventors, or any other entity interested in the performance of medical devices. These models are unique in possessing a level of correlation to dielectric properties of human or nonhuman animal tissues that allows them to be substituted for either a live animal, an animal cadaver, or a human cadaver in the testing of these devices. These models are further characterized by a similarity of geometry, individual component physical properties, and component-to-component interfacial properties with the appropriate target tissue and anatomy. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276511 | Wearable Wound Simulant - A wearable wound simulant for simulating a battlefield wound is presented. The simulant facilitates a graphically and functionally realistic medical training tool. The simulant includes a skin replica and a wound. The skin replica is shaped to conformably contact and cover a body region either in part or whole. The skin replica further includes a plurality of bendable layers arranged to approximately replicate the visual and tactile properties of human tissue and at least one tear resistant layer composed of a fabric material disposed between two bendable layers. At least one tear resistant layer is less stretchable than the elastic limit of the bendable layers so as to prevent failure thereof. The bendable and tear resistant layers form a self-sealing structure. A three-dimensional wound structure is disposed along the skin replica so as to replicate the appearance and functionality of a penetrating or non-penetrating injury. | 11-01-2012 |
20130177888 | Breastfeeding Training System - This invention relates generally to breastfeeding training and more specifically to devices comprised of a doll and chest piece used for breastfeeding training. | 07-11-2013 |
20130236873 | Sialendoscopy Demonstration Apparatus - Models, kits and methods useful in the demonstration of sialendoscopy devices and techniques are described. An exemplary demonstration apparatus comprises a support structure, an insert structure contacting the support structure, and a duct structure contacting the insert structure. The insert structure has a top surface defining a first opening and a bottom surface defining a second opening, and defines a channel with a first end in communication with the first opening and a second end in communication with the second opening. The duct structure comprises an elongate tubular member and has a first end in fluid communication with the first opening of the insert member, a second end, and defines a lumen extending from the first end to the second end. A portion of the duct structure is releasably disposed within the channel defined by the insert structure. | 09-12-2013 |
20130280688 | Method and Device to Teach Hair Coloring - The present invention relates to a method and device to teach hair coloring. In particular, the present invention provides a three dimensional mannequin head with hair dyed to correspond to a traditional two-dimensional color wheel, i.e., in the configuration of a three-dimensional color wheel that is used to teach others, such as, for example, hairdressers, beauticians, or any person who may have occasion to color hair, how to select the appropriate dye colors to achieve a desired hair color. The present invention also provides teaching methods utilizing the three dimensional mannequin head. | 10-24-2013 |
20140017650 | Combat Medical Simulators and Associated Systems and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in combat medical training are provided. In some instances, the combat medical simulators facilitate training of common field medical techniques including tracheostomy, wound care, tourniquet use, pneumothorax, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other medical treatments. Further, the combat medical simulators have joints that provide realistic ranges of motions to enhance the realism of the training experience. | 01-16-2014 |
20140024004 | MEDICAL TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a medical training device, preferably being shaped as at least a part of a human or animal skull. The training device comprises at least three elements: an element imitating the skull, an element imitating soft tissue, typically being a brain or a part thereof, and an element imitating a meninge or part thereof, preferably being the dura mater. The invention also relates to a method of training surgeons. | 01-23-2014 |
20140162233 | FABRICATION OF MAXILLOFACIAL SURGICAL SPLINTS - A technique for fabricating a surgical splint for use in correcting a dental condition of a patient. The technique involves obtaining a three-dimensional digital model of lower and upper arch dentitions of the patient having the dental condition. Relative positions of the lower and upper arch dentitions are adjusted with respect to each other in the three-dimensional digital model using a computing device. A relative positioning structure is added to the three-dimensional digital model using the computing device. A physical model of the patient's corrected dentition is then generated from the three-dimensional digital model. The physical model includes the relative positioning structure that connects the lower and upper arch dentitions of the physical model at the adjusted relative position. The surgical splint is then formed using the physical model. A non-surgical splint is also described. | 06-12-2014 |
20140212864 | INJECTION TRAINING APPARATUS USING 3D POSITION SENSOR - Systems and methods are disclosed for an apparatus and method for practicing injection techniques through an injectable apparatus. The injectable apparatus may contain a camera that is configured to provide three-dimensional location information for a testing tool based on light attenuated from the testing tool after it is injected into a simulated human or animal body parts. A training tool may be connected to a user display device to generate a display of the injection apparatus as well as the performance parameters of a trainee. | 07-31-2014 |
20140272875 | APPLIANCE FOR SIMULATING THE CHEWING ACTION OF A MAMMAL - The invention relates to an appliance for simulating the chewing action of a mammal, said appliance comprising two elements ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140272876 | Birthing Simulation Devices, Systems, and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the fetal patient simulator an internal support structure that includes a head, spinal components, left arm components, right arm components, left leg components, and right leg components with a continuous silicon skin layer covering the internal support structure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272877 | Birthing Simulation Devices, Systems, and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the fetal patient simulator an internal support structure that includes a head, spinal components, left arm components, right arm components, left leg components, and right leg components with a continuous silicon skin layer covering the internal support structure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140302475 | CRICOTHYROIDOTOMY SIMULATION DEVICE - An artificial anatomical model used in an embodiment as a simulation and training device for performing a cricothyroidotomy procedure on a patient having an upper airway obstruction is provided. Furthermore, the simulation device includes a mandible and neck base structure that geometrically mimicsa human mandible and neck region with corresponding anatomical landmarks such that a cricothyroidotomy procedure can be performed on the device for training purposes in some embodiments. Moreover, various components of the device are easily removable and replaceable independent of one another, further simplifying the training process. | 10-09-2014 |
20140370476 | Computer-Implemented Training of a Procedure - A computer-implemented method for training a user in a procedure includes registering a profile of the user, and receiving a selection of a training aid from a menu using a graphical user interface of the computer. The method further includes displaying the training aid on the graphical user interface of the computer. The training aid is responsive to an input from the user. The training aid accesses a storage space of the computer including a first database storing a graphical representation associated with the procedure, and a second database storing a multitude of questions and a multitude of associated answers. The storage space further includes a third database storing a multitude of symptoms and a multitude of associated solutions, and a fourth database storing a multitude of sequences associated with the procedure. | 12-18-2014 |
20150079570 | Swallowing Simulation Apparatus and Method - A swallowing simulation apparatus that facilitate approximately reproducing an actual phenomenon of swallowing and allows quantifying a physical quantity related to a behavior and a physical property of an orally-ingested product is provided. The swallowing simulation apparatus | 03-19-2015 |
20150147737 | VISUALIZING SOUND WITH AN ELECTRO-OPTICAL EARDRUM - An educational system for visualizing sound by a student in a laboratory. The system includes a speaker powered by an audio amplifier. A function generator or a microphone controls the amplitude and frequency of pressure waves originating from the speaker. A model of the ear canal is suspended over the speaker, the model having a plastic pipe with two open ends and a membrane stretched taut over one of the open ends with constant tension. A mirror is affixed to the membrane, creating a mass-loaded membrane. A laser pointer emits light directed toward the mirror. A screen receives a light reflection pattern created by the light reflected from the minor, with the model ear canal, speaker, membrane, and mirror placed equidistant between the screen and the laser pointer. The system is adapted to demonstrate hearing sensitivity to a deaf or hearing-impaired person in an educational setting. | 05-28-2015 |
20150317909 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SIMULATING A THERMOMETER - A device for training medical personnel to measure a simulated patient's temperature is provided. The device includes at least one sensor configured to measure an attribute of the device's motion. A display and a wireless communications device are provided. A controller is electrically coupled to the at least one sensor, the display and the wireless communications device, the controller having a processor that is responsive to executable computer instructions to display a value on the display in response to the at least one sensor measuring the attribute. | 11-05-2015 |
20160027341 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ANATOMICAL PHANTOMS WITH CONSTITUENTS HAVING VARIABLE DENSITIES - The present disclosure discloses a method of producing an anatomical phantom of an anatomical part having components of different density. The method includes providing a mold of an anatomical part, providing a mold having a size and shape corresponding to a first constituent of the anatomical part. A first liquid is place into the constituent mold and frozen which is placed into the larger anatomical mold and supported in a location corresponding to an actual location of the part in an actual anatomical part. The larger mold is then filled with a second liquid, which forms a gel after a freeze/thaw cycle, to encase the frozen first liquid in the second liquid and the temperature is dropped to freeze the second liquid. The combination is then thawed to produce an anatomical phantom of the anatomical part having a continuous seam between the first constituent part and a remainder of the anatomical part represented by the polyvinyl alcohol based gel. The first and second liquids have a composition such that upon undergoing one freeze thaw cycle, products resulting from the freeze thaw cycle have different densities approximating different constituents of the anatomical part with the second product being a gel encapsulating the first product. | 01-28-2016 |
20160140879 | ANATOMICALLY CORRECT MOVEMENT OR DEFORMATION OF SIMULATED BODILY STRUCTURES - An anatomical simulation model comprises a first artificial bodily structure that simulates a corresponding first anatomical structure of a living body, one or more second artificial bodily structures that simulate a corresponding second anatomical structure of the living body, and one or more connectors to connect the first artificial bodily structure to the one or more second artificial bodily structures so that the first artificial bodily structure will move substantially in an anatomically accurate manner relative to the one or more second artificial bodily structures when an outside force is applied to the first artificial bodily structure. | 05-19-2016 |
20160155364 | SURGICAL TRAINING AND IMAGING BRAIN PHANTOM | 06-02-2016 |
20220139265 | SURGICAL SIMULATOR AND METHODS OF USE - Provided are bench model surgical simulation devices that incorporate capacitance sensing technology. In embodiments, the surgical simulation devices objectively evaluate operator proficiency and improve trainee performance with regard to an underlying surgical procedure. This disclosure further provides for systems and methods of surgical simulation and evaluation of operator proficiency. | 05-05-2022 |
434271000 | Eye | 19 |
20080241808 | EDUCATIONAL BODY PART LEARNING KIT - The present invention provides systems and methods to teach individuals information about items, including the human body and body parts utilizing edible prototypes, such as body parts constructed of chocolate. According to one embodiment, an educational learning kit is provided for teaching the different parts, textures and workings of at least one part of the human body, the kit comprising: an edible prototype of a body part, having at least two layers and being anatomically correct in texture and placement and an educational card corresponding to the body part containing information the contains information including the function of the body parts. | 10-02-2008 |
20090004636 | MODEL HUMAN EYE - A model human eye is disclosed. The model human eye comprises a extended hemispherical-shaped assembly comprising a center point, an open end defined by a first continuous distal end, a cornea portion symmetrically disposed around the center point, and a sclera portion disposed between the cornea portion and the first continuous distal end. The extended hemispherical-shaped assembly comprises an integral molding. The model human eye further comprises a lenticular bag disposed within the extended hemispherical-shaped assembly. The model human eye further comprises a base comprising a bottom and one or more walls attached to that bottom and extending outwardly therefrom, where the one or more walls comprise a second continuous distal end. The first continuous distal end is attached to the second continuous distal end to define an enclosed space. The lenticular bag separates the enclosed space into an anterior chamber and a posterior chamber. | 01-01-2009 |
20090004637 | MODEL HUMAN EYE - A model human eye comprising a cylindrical base portion comprising a bowl-shaped substrate disposed therein, and a plurality of retinal layers stacked on the surface of that bowl-shaped substrate. The model eye further comprises a hemi-spherical-shaped top portion comprising a visually transparent cornea portion and a visually opaque sclera portion comprising an inner surface, an annular iris continuously attached to the inner surface and extending inwardly therefrom, and a lenticular bag continuously attached to the iris, wherein the iris in combination with the lenticular bag and the cornea portion define an anterior chamber. The top portion is attached to the base portion to define a posterior chamber. | 01-01-2009 |
20090111081 | OPHTHALMOLOGIC SURGERY SIMULATION DEVICE - An ophthalmologic surgery simulation device is provided for realistic practice and training of ophthalmologic surgical procedures and techniques. The device includes a base, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a cup pivotally mounted on the stand, and a facial mask. A practice eye is retained in the cup by suction. The position of the cup relative to the eye sockets in the mask is adjustable, in a preferred embodiment. The cup and the eye are pivotal about at least two axes during surgical practice. The device can also be used for practicing other procedures on the eye. | 04-30-2009 |
20090148822 | Interactive Education System for Teaching Patient Care - An eye assembly for use in a patient simulator is provided. The eye assembly includes an iris diaphragm having a moveable inner portion defining an opening. The inner portion of the iris diaphragm is movable radially from a first position wherein the opening has a first diameter and a second position wherein the opening has a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The iris diaphragm is configured for use in a simulated eye. The eye assembly also includes a dilation actuator in communication with the inner portion of the iris diaphragm for selectively moving the inner portion between the first and second positions to simulate dilation of an eye. | 06-11-2009 |
20090291423 | OPHTHALMOLOGIC MODEL - An opthalmologic ball model having a set of ocular parts of a human anatomy comprises of molded components of a ductile resin such as soft silicone, polyurethane resin, fluorine resin, synthetic rubber, natural rubber or a combination of these resins; said parts are transparent or are colored and are patterned; said parts are in a solid form or a sheet form which can be attachable or removable; and such a structure is adopted as a model as to be transformed by pressure. | 11-26-2009 |
20110091856 | OPTHALMOSCOPE SIMULATOR - An ophthalmoscope simulator for simulation and a method for simulation of the handling of an ophthalmoscope, having a support that can be attached to a head of an observer, at least one first imaging display disposed on said support, wherein the display can be placed in front of an eye of the observer for displaying a virtual reality, an ophthalmoscope dummy that can be supported by one hand of the observer, a position recognition system for determining the spatial position and/or orientation of the support and of the ophthalmoscope dummy and a computer for displaying an image of an environment, a patient head and/or at least a portion of the ophthalmoscope dummy on the display. In particular, a patient head dummy is provided that comprises at least one peripheral surface with a patient eye position defined therein, wherein the spatial position and/or orientation of the patient head dummy can be determined and displayed by way of the position recognition system and that in addition to or alternative to the ophthalmoscope dummy an image portion can be added to the image displayed to the observer, wherein the image portion represents a virtual retina as could selectively appear to the observer, taking into account the spatial position of the support, the ophthalmoscope dummy and the patient head dummy. | 04-21-2011 |
20120021397 | Model Human Eye and Face Manikin for Use Therewith - A model human eye that is structurally suited for practicing surgical techniques, including extraocular muscle resection and recession, is presented. The model eye comprises a hemispherical-shaped, bottom assembly having multiple retinal layers and a hemispherical-shaped, integrally molded top assembly having a visually transparent cornea portion surrounding a visually opaque sclera portion. The model eye further comprises an annular iris, a lenticular bag, an anterior chamber having a first fluid disposed therein, and a posterior chamber having a second fluid disposed therein. The model human eye further comprises a cylindrical member extending outwardly from the sclera portion, where the cylindrical member mimics an optic nerve, and a cone-shaped elastomeric assembly attached to a distal end of the cylindrical member and having four elastomeric members extending outwardly, where a distal end of each elastomeric member is attached to the sclera portion, and where each of the elastomeric members mimics a rectus muscle. | 01-26-2012 |
20120231432 | MODEL HUMAN EYE - A model human eye suitable for practicing surgical procedures, comprising a hemispherical-shaped bottom assembly having a bowl-shaped substrate disposed therein, a retinal layer disposed on the bowl-shaped substrate, and a hemispherical-shaped top portion attached to the bottom portion, the top portion comprising a visually transparent cornea portion and a visually opaque sclera portion, wherein the cornea portion and the sclera portion are integrally molded, wherein the cornea portion comprises a posterior corneal surface, wherein a distance from the posterior corneal surface to the retinal layer is an axial length. The model human eye is particularly suited for practicing A-scan ultrasound biometry and optical coherence biometry. | 09-13-2012 |
20140038153 | PATIENT SIMULATING MANNEQUIN EYE MODULE - A patient simulating mannequin has a head, at least one electronic visual display mounted to the head, and an electronic controller connected to the at least one electronic visual display. The at least one electronic visual display displays at least one of a plurality of eye images in response to a signal from the electronic controller. The plurality of eye images includes a plurality of images of pupils and at least one of iris and sclera. The plurality of images of the pupils and the at least one of iris and sclera includes images of at least one of different colors, positions and shapes of these elements. The electronic controller can control a brightness of the electronic visual display. An eye module and a method for modeling eyes of a patient simulating mannequin are also disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140127663 | Interactive Education System for Teaching Patient Care - An eye assembly for use in a patient simulator is provided. The eye assembly includes an iris diaphragm having a moveable inner portion defining an opening. The inner portion of the iris diaphragm is movable radially from a first position wherein the opening has a first diameter and a second position wherein the opening has a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The iris diaphragm is configured for use in a simulated eye. The eye assembly also includes a dilation actuator in communication with the inner portion of the iris diaphragm for selectively moving the inner portion between the first and second positions to simulate dilation of an eye. | 05-08-2014 |
20140308644 | Foreign Body Removal System - A system and method for the practice of removing foreign objects from a human eye. The system can be mounted onto a biomicroscope such that a trainee can utilize the device to practice careful removal of foreign objects on or embedded in an artificial eyeball. | 10-16-2014 |
20150024364 | OCULAR SURGERY TRAINING DEVICE - Disclosed is an ocular surgery training device including a base body, an eye means, and a surgery model component. The base body is provided with a receiving seat. The eye means is provided on the base body, and the eye means includes an eye base and a cover body. The eye base has a containing groove, and the cover body has an operation channel communicated with the containing groove. The surgery model component is replaceably provided between the receiving seat and the containing groove. Thereby the surgery model component in the eye means can be rapidly replaced by others for simulating various ocular surgeries. | 01-22-2015 |
20150037775 | TRAUMA TRAINING SIMULATOR WITH EVENT-BASED GESTURE DETECTION AND INSTRUMENT-MOTION TRACKING - Surgical trauma training simulator system including replaceable trauma module structured to mimic a portion of human anatomy and, in particular, a prosthetic anatomical structure containing a periorbital structure that includes an eye-lid and an eye globe in cooperation with a drive mechanism. The system is structured to provide, in operation, an event-driven surgical gesture recognition-based tracking of the simulation of the surgical procedure by the trainee and, in absence of expert trainer, provide visual feedback comparing the tracked simulation with correct sequence of steps of such procedure. | 02-05-2015 |
20160063898 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL SIMULATION SYSTEM - An eye model system includes a socket housing having an interior cavity sized to receive an eye model, and an anterior opening communicating with the interior cavity. Engagement structure is provided for detachably engaging and securing the eye model in the interior cavity. A method for practicing medical procedures is also disclosed. | 03-03-2016 |
20160071435 | OCULAR MODELING METHODS AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for modelling a lens ( | 03-10-2016 |
20160086517 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EYE MODEL AND TESTING THEREOF - Various embodiments are described herein for two-piece eye models for simulating an eye. The eye model generally has an eyelid member having a concave inner surface to simulate an inner surface of an eyelid; and an eyeball member having a rounded surface for simulating an eyeball and being sized to be releasably received within the concave inner surface of the eyelid member. Other embodiments may include at least one of an eye model holder, a fluidic system and an eye movement unit. | 03-24-2016 |
20160098944 | EYE SURGERY TRAINING SIMULATOR - The present invention provides an eye surgery training simulator that can reduce learning cost and simulate the eyes in a more real way to allow surgery performers in practice to increase the success rate of surgery. The surgery training simulator compromise: a base with the accommodating tank, a hollow sphere inside said accommodating tank with a punched hole at the center of its top to simulate the eyeball rotation; a thin film covering the punched hole of said hollow sphere to simulate anterior capsule; a positioning sheet attached to the top surface of the hollow sphere with a hole corresponding to the punched hole; a positioning plug-in at the side of said punched hole that can limit the displacement of the capsulorhexis forceps; and at least an elastic component that can simulate eyeball muscle by pulling the hollow sphere and restore it after the rotation of the hollow sphere. | 04-07-2016 |
20160189570 | OPHTHALMIC PROCEDURE SIMULATION WITH ARTIFICIAL EYE - An artificial eye can include a body defining a cavity; a lens element disposed within the cavity; a cornea element positioned anteriorly of the lens element; and a liquid disposed within the cavity such that the liquid is positioned between the lens element and the cornea element. A method of simulating an ophthalmic procedure can include providing an artificial eye positioned in an optical path of light transmitted by an ophthalmic device and at least one of calibrating the ophthalmic device using the artificial eye; and operating on the artificial eye using the ophthalmic device. | 06-30-2016 |