NONINVASIVE METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF SYSTEMIC HYPERTENSION IN A SUBJECT

摘要

A non-invasive method for determining and characterizing the presence of damage or abnormalities resulting from or concomitant with systemic hypertension in subject. This method is comprised of the acquisition of ocular image(s) and subsequent evaluation, classification and/or interpretation of these image(s). The ocular image(s) may be acquired by photography. Evaluation, classification, and/or interpretation may be automated or involve the active participation of a human. The ocular images may be classified into either a normal or clinical group or compared to an algorithm of hypertensive symptoms. The ocular images may, additionally, be processed and have the pertinent characteristics extracted to make the classification more exact.

主权项

1. A non-invasive method for diagnosing hypertension in a subject comprising:
a) acquiring one or more ocular images; b) processing said ocular images; c) extracting one or more ocular characteristics from said ocular images; and d) classifying said ocular characteristics.