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Compact, cost-effective, and operator-friendly fundus camera for early detection

Award Number: R44EY020714
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2010
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2015

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Compact, cost-effective, and operator-friendly fundus camera for early detection - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This SBIR application will revolutionize the methodology for routine examination of the back of the eye by developing an easy-to-use, pocket-sized, inexpensive digital camera for documenting retinal and optic nerve diseases. In order to reduce rates of preventable vision loss, the early diagnosis of treatable eye diseases has become increasingly important, especially as the global population ages. Early disease diagnosis is vital to preserving retinal and optic nerve function. The widely available direct ophthalmoscope is used routinely but only with difficulty. It has a small field of view, provides a fleeting image and leaves no examination record. Although ground-breaking when it was invented in the mid-19th century, this instrument is no longer a cutting edge tool in global effort to reduce vision loss. Traditional fundus cameras are a valuable technology, but they are expensive and bulky, and are typically used by trained technicians in well funded eye care centers. As a result, a lack of a quality retinal examination puts many people at risk for vision loss. Housed in a small ergonomic design, the new camera drastically simplifies fundus imaging. Quality photographs are obtained by bringing the smooth front tip of the camera into brief contact with a patient's anesthetized cornea. Image acquisition and analysis is performed automatically upon contact, and an audible signal informs the examiner the process is complete. The images are saved internally and can be wirelessly transmitted to a nearby computer for visualization and archival storage. Once the end user realizes the value of this product, concerns regarding corneal contact will dissipate, and this new camera will replace the direct ophthalmoscope with 21st century technology. This Phase II program is aimed at developing optical, mechanical, electronic and image analysis aspects of the camera, which must conform to a number of demanding performance and miniaturization specifications. The outcome of this project will be several clinically tested commercial prototypes, which can be exhibited to potential investors and customers, such as large ophthalmic companies or end users. It will serve as the basis in Phase III for high-volume manufacturing process development, registration studies, and launch.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = -$11,567 )
2017	2014	LUMETRICS, INC.	1565 JEFFERSON RD #420	ROCHESTER	NY	14623	MONROE	USA	Vision Research	000	3	4/17/2017	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	-$11,567
														Subtotal = -$11,567

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $24,986 )
2014	2014	LUMETRICS INC	150 LUCIUS GORDON DRIVE	WEST HENRIETTA	NY	14586	MONROE	USA	Vision Research	000	3	8/26/2014	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$24,986
														Subtotal = $24,986

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $479,441 )
2013	2013	LUMETRICS INC	150 LUCIUS GORDON DRIVE	WEST HENRIETTA	NY	14586	MONROE	USA	Vision Research	000	3	8/16/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$479,441
														Subtotal = $479,441

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $492,934 )
2012	2012	LUMETRICS INC	150 LUCIUS GORDON DRIVE	WEST HENRIETTA	NY	14586	MONROE	USA	Vision Research	000	2	9/21/2012	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$492,934
														Subtotal = $492,934

Grand Total All Awards = $985,794

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Compact, cost-effective, and operator-friendly fundus camera for early detection

Award Number: R44EY020714

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2010

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2015

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