UCL and Siloton adapt quantum eye scanner for kids
UCL researchers are working with Bristol startup Siloton to modify a quantum-powered eye imaging device for children with serious eye conditions. The project, funded by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research, tweaks Siloton’s compact Akepa OCT scanner so it fits kids’ faces and eyes. The goal: let children be monitored at home or in local clinics, which could mean fewer hospital trips and faster catch of vision problems.
- Quantum-enabled OCT scanner to be made kid-friendly
- System shrinks bulky imaging onto a coin-sized chip
- First devices will be tested outside hospitals
- Lens and shape adjusted for children's faces
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