Abstract
Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing: An Engineer Looks Back at Lessons Learned
Highlights
Over thirty years ago and along with two other colleagues, one an ophthalmologist (MD), I invented a device that we called the Trophorometer a device to “measure tropias and phorias to within one to two degrees” [1]. This was not my first foray as an engineer into the fascinating world of ophthalmology as I had designed and coded a system for the American Academy of Ophthalmology to allow practitioners to track and bill patients-this was a new concept back and I was well-paid as a consultant in the project, it really was not my passion
What we had not considered was the fact that the existing method of strabismus evaluation would make our invention a white elephant
After we patented our device, we consulted with a pediatric ophthalmologist to solicit his opinion as to the salability of our new device
Summary
Over thirty years ago and along with two other colleagues, one an ophthalmologist (MD), I invented a device that we called the Trophorometer a device to “measure tropias (manifest ocular misalignment) and phorias (latent deviation compensated for by the fusional reflex) to within one to two degrees” [1]. *Corresponding author: Harley R Myler, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Lamar University, USA Submission: December 8, 2020 Volume 3 - Issue 1 How to cite this article: Harley R Myler.
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