Wearable device for non-invasive monitoring of intracranial pressure through ophthalmic biomarkers

Abstract

A wearable device for non-invasive monitoring of intracranial pressure includes a wearable structure configured to be secured to a head of a user; an ultrasound transducer positioned to align with an eye of the user when worn; a motorized control mechanism that dynamically adjusts a position and angulation of the ultrasound transducer; a fluid management system that maintains an acoustic coupling between the ultrasound transducer and the eye of the user; an integrated air vent system to regulate pressure, prevent condensation, and maintain imaging quality within the wearable structure; and a processor coupled to the ultrasound transducer. The processor is to employ a reinforcement learning-based control system for optimizing transducer placement; acquire ultrasound images of an optic nerve sheath; analyze the ultrasound images to measure an optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD); and determine a likelihood of elevated intracranial pressure based on the measured ONSD.