DR. RAY A HUTCHINSON, O.D.
Optometry at Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA
License number
California OPT 6963 TPL
Category
Optometry
Type
Optometrist
Address
Address
681 Encinitas Blvd #302, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone
(760) 753-6336
(760) 753-2337 (Fax)
(760) 753-2337 (Fax)
Professional information
Ray A Hutchinson, Encinitas CA - OD (Doctor of Optometry)
Specialties:
Optometry
Address:
681 Encinitas Blvd STE 302, Encinitas 92024
(760) 753-6336 (Phone), (760) 753-2337 (Fax)
(760) 753-6336 (Phone), (760) 753-2337 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Communication Apparatus And Method For Performing Vision Testing On Deaf And Severely Hearing-Impaired Individuals
US Patent:
5929972, Jul 27, 1999
Filed:
Jan 14, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/007006
Inventors:
Ray Anthony Hutchinson - Olivenhain CA
Assignee:
Quo Vadis, Inc. - Encinitas CA
International Classification:
A61B 302
US Classification:
351237
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for communicating to a deaf or severely hearing impaired individual while vision testing utilizing indicator lights (52A), (52B), (52C), and (52D) positioned in the same plane as a visual acuity test chart (54) having optotypes (50B). The examiner activates the indicator lights by means such as an infra-red remote control receiver (56). This is done in a manner previously disclosed to the examinee permitting the examinee to understand messages from the examiner, while the examiner simultaneously operates a refractor to determine the refractive state of the examinee.