Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
$25,000.00
Development of novel eye illumination methods for ophthalmology
FY 2011-12
Summary
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.
Program
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
413198-2011
Name nom
BrundelRe, Riccardo
Department département
Head Office
Organization id
2324
Institution établissement
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2011
Competition year année de concours
2011
Award amount
25000
Program id
CARD1
Program nane en
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Program name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée - niveau 1
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
1561
Committee name en
Applied Research and Development Grants
Committee name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée
Area of application code
518
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Medical equipment and apparatus
Area of application fr
Appareils et instruments médicaux
Research subject code
3112
Research subject group en
Physics
Research subject group fr
Physique
Research subject en
Photonics
Research subject fr
Photonique
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Development of novel eye illumination methods for ophthalmology
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
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.
