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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2015
Novartis Ag, Basel, CH;
Vit Ulinskas, Tustin, CA (US);
Michael J. Papac, North Tustin, CA (US);
Novartis AG, Basel, CH;
Abstract
An ophthalmic illumination apparatus can include a movable support. The apparatus can also include an optical array coupled to the movable support and positioned to interact with a light beam from a light source. The optical array can include first and second optical elements. The first optical element can be configured to reflect and transmit first associated amounts of the light beam. The second optical element can be configured to reflect and transmit second associated amounts of the light beam different than the first optical element. The apparatus can further include a drive mechanism coupled to the movable support. The drive mechanism can be configured to cause the movable support to selectively move the optical array such that the light beam is selectively incident upon one of the first optical element or the second optical element. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.