Feature Stories 2016: Capstone Project: Laser Ophthalmoscope

left to right: Limar Wies, Morgan Meara, Tuyen Nguyen, and Arnold Mukasa
Feature Stories 2016: Capstone Project: Laser Ophthalmoscope
Capstone Project: Laser Ophthalmoscope

Students developed a way to couple the infrared light from a laser into an ophthalmoscope using a fiber optic link, allowing the doctor to treat retina disorders.

Faculty advisor:

Dr. Sankha Bhowmick with technical input from Dr. Gaurav Khanna

Team:

Limar Wies (leader), Mechanical Engineering
Morgan Meara, Mechanical Engineering
Tuyen Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering
Arnold Mukasa, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Sponsor:

Dr. Kameran Lashkari, Schepens Eye Research Institute

Abstract:

Students developed a way to couple the infrared light from a laser into an ophthalmoscope using a fiber optic link, allowing the doctor to treat retina disorders.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering