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The stability of tear film for Korean (한국인에 대한 누액 안정성 조사)

  • Lee, Seong-Wook;Sim, Hyun-Seog;Jang, Seong-Joo
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.161-164
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of our study was stability of tear film for Korean. In the 1970s, the major problem for the contact lens practitioner was the management of contact lens parameters. In the 1980s, oxygen permeability was the main problem in contact lens practice: now it is dry eyes. To appropriately fit the patient with contact lenses it is imperative to know in advance if the patient has a marginal dry eye. Based on the initial diagnosis appropriate care can be taken to minimize problems with the result that the patient can successfully wear contact lenses. A well known test for dry eyes is Schirmer test which has shown to be useful for diagnosing Sjogren syndrome. Biomicroscopy can often unmask numerous problems. The classical test for marginal dry eye is measuring the tear break up time(TBUT). A dry eye problem with contact lenses is often caused by the lid. If an incomplete blink is responsible for the dry eye it is possible to change the situation by blinking exercises. The result of these test, mean value of age was 22.8, mean value of blink rate was 19 times/min, mean value of Schirmer test was 25 mm/5 min, mean value of TBUT was 7.1 sec.

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RSSI-Based Indoor Localization Method Using Virtually Overlapped Visible Light (가상 가시광 중첩을 이용한 RSSI 기반의 실내 측위법)

  • Kim, Dae Young;Yi, Keon Young
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.63 no.12
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    • pp.1697-1703
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    • 2014
  • In this paper, we propose an indoor RSSI (received signal strength indication)-based localization method that uses virtually overlapped visible light with an indoor LED lighting system. In our system, a photodiode (PD) measures the RSSI from LED lamps that blink in one row or column units. Subsequently, the RSSI is used to obtain the horizontal distances between the LED lamps and the receiver with the predetermined characteristics curve, R-D curve, that represents the relation between the RSSI and the horizontal distances. When the controlled LED lamps blink in one row or column units, the R-D curve at the border of the LED lamps is different because of the weak lighting, which results in the position sensing error of the receiver. The deviation of the optical power of each LED also causes the error. To solve these problems, we propose a method that overlaps the visible light through the numerical operation at the receiver side without any modification of the light source side. Our proposed method has been simulated in a room measuring $1.2{\times}1.2{\times}1.8m^3$ considering the effect of the error on the optical power of the LED. The simulation result shows that the proposed method eliminates the error condition with the R-D curve and achieves an average positioning error of 13.4 mm under the error rate 3% of the optical power.

Design and Implementation of Low-power RTLS Tag using Adaptive Blink (적응형 블링크를 이용한 저전력 RTLS 태그의 설계 및 구현)

  • Jung, Yeon-Su;Kim, Sae-Na;Baek, Yun-Ju
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.580-585
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    • 2009
  • Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) are used to track and identify the location of objects in real time using simple, inexpensive tags attached to or embedded in objects and readers that receive the wireless signals from these tags to determine their locations. A tag is powered an internal source such as a battery. The blink frequency of a tag affects the energy efficiency and the locating accuracy of RTLS. The mobility of a tag also affects the locating accuracy. In this paper, we introduce a RTLS tag design which improves the locating accuracy and the power efficiency. We propose an adaptive transmission-rate control algorithm using a motion sensor. By analyzing the signal pattern of the motion sensor, we can build a model to estimate the speed of the motion. Using this model, our algorithm can achieve better locating accuracy and lower power consumption than those of the conventional method. In our experiments, the number of transmission reduced as 40%, keeping similar locating accuracy.

The Comparative Analysis for the Progression of Dry Eyes Caused by Wearing Soft Contact Lenses(SCL) and Cosmetic Soft Contact Lenses(C-SCL) (소프트 콘택트렌즈와 미용 콘택트렌즈의 건성안 진행에 대한 비교분석)

  • Kim, Myoung-Jin;Hwang, Hye-Kyung;Jang, Woo-Yeong
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.375-381
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: The purpose of this research was to see how wearing either a SCL or a C-SCL effected the dryness of a person's eye depending on how long they wear either type of lens. Methods: This study was carried out on 52 subjects (104 eyes) who were all in their twenties and had previously experienced wearing contact lenses. All of these subjects were required to wear either a SCL or a C-SCL, which were made out of the same material, for three months. Contents such as the McMonnies Questionnaire survey, the blinking rate per min. and the Noninvasive tear break-up time test (NIBUT) were later conducted on the subjects for this study. Results: According to the results of the McMonnies Questionnaire, it was concluded that the longer the subject wore the SCL and C-SCL, the value of the measurements gradually increased. On the other hand, the results from the NIBUT concluded that the longer the subject wore the SCL, the value of the measurements eventually decreased. However, according to the measurements of the blink rate test, it was concluded that neither results had a significant change. Conclusions: It was concluded that long-term wearing of SCL and C-SCL could be the cause of the induction and progression of dry eyes.

Drowsiness warning system using eye-blink and heart rate (눈깜박임과 심박수를 이용한 졸음 경고 시스템)

  • Lee, Jong-yeop;Jeong, Jae-hoon;Kim, Dae-young;Gwon, Ji-Hye;Yun, Tae-jin
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2021.07a
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    • pp.519-520
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    • 2021
  • 본 논문에서는 딥러닝 기반의 얼굴인식과 Harr Cascade 분류기를 이용한 눈인식, 스마트워치를 매개로 한 심박수 측정을 활용하여 운전자 졸음운전 경고 시스템을 제안하였다. 제안하는 시스템은 PERCLOS 방법을 적용하여 운전자의 눈 감은 시간을 누적시켜 졸음 상태 유무를 판단하고, 스마트워치의 HR센서를 활용한 운전자의 심박수 값 모니터링을 진행하여 졸음 발생 시 경고음을 발생시켜 졸음운전으로 인한 교통사고를 예방할 수 있다.

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The Effect of Artificial Tear Components on Tear Film Stability of Dry Eyes in the Early Stage of Soft Contact Lenses Wear (소프트콘택트렌즈를 착용한 건성안의 착용초기 눈물막 안정성에 인공눈물 성분 조성이 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, So Ra;Lim, Jung A;Jung, Ji Hye;Byun, Hyun Young;Park, Mijung
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.191-201
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: In the present study, the effect of artificial tears with different ingredients on tear film stability and subjective symptoms of dry eyes in the early stage of soft contact lenses wear was investigated. Methods: The three kinds of artificial tears and saline solution were respectively applied onto 50 dry eyes which wore soft contact lenses made of etafilcon A. Then, non-invasive tear film break-up time (NIBUT) was measured at every five minutes for 30 minutes right after the instillation of artificial tears, and the changes in blink rate and subjective symptoms were estimated after 30 minutes from the instillations. Results: All three kinds of artificial tears increased NIBUT larger than saline. The effect of increasing NIBUT immediately after the instillation of artificial tears was the largest when the artificial tear containing viscosity enhancer was used. The duration time of the effect was the longest when the artificial tear having both surfactant and viscosity enhancer was applied. The blink rate was not significantly changed when both artificial tears and saline solution were instilled. Subjective symptoms were significantly improved by the instillation of both artificial tears and saline solution and dryness, irritation, tiredness, stiffness, dazzling were improved by the use of most solutions. However, the subjective symptoms were rebounded to the level before the instillation of artificial tears after 30 minute-instillation. Conclusions: It was revealed that both artificial tears and saline solution could improve the subjective symptoms of dry eye in the early stage of soft contac lenses however, the effect of these solutions on the tear film stability was different according to the components. From the results, it is suggested that the proper selection of artificial tears is necessary for the improvement of dry eye symptoms at the early stage of soft contact lenses wear in dry eye.

A Study on distribution of Dry Eye and Diagnosis Methods (건성안의 분포와 진단 방법에 대한 연구)

  • Ryu, Geun Chang;Park, Hyun Ju;Kim, Jae Min;Lee, Seung A;Ra, Myung Suk
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.91-98
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    • 2000
  • To investigate the distribution of dry eye and to accept diagnosis methods of dry eye in ophthalmic shop, this study was performed on 81 persons(male : 49, female : 32). 1. We divided two group for diagnosing dry eye by dry eye screening questionnaire : one was dry eye symptom group(49.3%) and the other was non-dry eye symptom group(50.7%). 2. Non-invasive break-up time(NIBUT) which was measured by using Tear $scope^{(R)}$ (Killer. co)was longer than invasive break-up time(IBUT). 3. A blink rate in dry eye symptom group(10%) was measured lesser than 10 cycle/min, in non-dry eye symptom group(14.9%). 4. In shirmer test there were lesser than 10mm/5min in dry eye symptom group(67.5%), in non-dry eye symptom group(39%). 5. Cornea and conjunctival staining by rose bengal represented Mild 25%, medium 36.25%, extreme 38.75% in dry eye symptom group. Non-dry eye symptom group was showed Mild 19.51%, medium 14.63%, extreme 12.19%. 6. These results showed that the patient showed dry eye symptom in 3 items of eye examination was 22.5%, 4 items 25%, 5 items 30%, 6 items 15%.

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Changes in Accommodative Function after VDT Work (VDT 작업 후의 조절기능 변화)

  • Seo, Eun-Sun
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.285-291
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to research any effect on visual function related to accommodation by VDT work. Methods: The refraction power, accommodative lag, accommodative facility, relative accommodation, amplitude of accommodation and blink rate were measured before and after VDT work for 2 hours on 48 university students (16 males and 32 females), without abnormal accommodative function and systemic and ocular disease, who had never undergone corrective eye surgery. All examinations were performed with distant refraction, and a survey was conducted on the items related to subjective symptoms of VDT syndrome. Results: After 2 hours of VDT work, refractive power increased by 0.23 D, the amount of change in accommodative lag were $0.17{\pm}0.42D$ in the right eye and $0.23{\pm}0.47D$ in the left eye (t=2.26, p=0.03). There were statistically significant differences. Both the accommodative facility and relative accommodation and amplitude of accommodation were decreased after work. However, blink rate were increased. After VDT work, 33.4% of the subjects showed subjective symptoms of asthenopia and 33.3% of them showed shoulder pain. Conclusions: As a result, the accommodative lag increased in response to the two hours of VDT work, and overall accommodative functions were decreased. In addition, as symptoms of providing visual strain, asthenopia showed the most prominent subjective symptoms.

The Change in the Parameters of Silicone Hydrogel Lens and Objective/Subjective Symptoms induced by Repetitive Dryness of Lens (실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈의 반복적 건조로 인한 렌즈형태 및 자·타각적 증상의 변화)

  • Kim, So Ra;Kang, Byeong Ho;Jung, In Pil;Park, Mijung
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.381-388
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: In this study, the changes in the shape of silicone hydrogel lenses, dryness of lens and objective/ subjective symptoms that could be induced by repeating dryness of lens and objective/subjective symptoms were investigated. Methods: After drying and rehydrating of silicone hydrogel lenses with different lens material and thickness for 4 times, their overall diameters and base curves were compared. Subjective symptoms, non-invasive tear break-up time (NIBUTs) and blinking rate were evaluated after wearing dehydrated silicone hydrogel lens. Results: Overall diameter and base curve increased in all tested silicone hydrogel lenses by repeating dryness and rehydration. The degree of change in over all diameter and base curve were variable on the material. There were irregular change of lens parameters in thicker lens. When the subjects wore silicone hydrogel lenses after drying and rehydrating, their NIBUTs were decreased and blink rates were increased regardless of lens material or thickness. In addition, repetitive drying of silicone hydrogel lenses affected the lens fitting. Therefore, subjective symptoms such as itching, pain, irritation, foreign body sensation, dryness tended to be increased. Conclusions: The results obtained from the study may suggest to develop durable silicone hydrogel contact lenses against dry environment since the changes in parameters of silicone hydrogel lens and the subjective discomfort were observed after repetitive drying and rehydration.

Subjective Evaluation of Glare for Blinking and Colors of Vertical LED Lighting (수직형 LED 조명의 색상 및 점멸에 따른 눈부심 주관평가)

  • Jung, Hyun-Ji;Kim, In-Tae;Choi, An-Seop
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.22-30
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    • 2015
  • Currently, in South Korea, 'Light Pollution Prevention Act by Artificial Lighting' has been enforced. For advertising lighting, it is limited based on only the light-emitting luminance. Luminance is a concept related to the glare. Not only the luminance of the light source, but also glare is affected depending on some situations like blinking, luminance contrast, background illuminance. This study conducted glare subjective evaluation with brightness, color, and blinking by looking at the LED lighting box. The results showed that the glare indexes were higher about 2 times in a decrease of background illuminance from 100lx to 0lx. The glare index of R, G, B light was higher than that of white light. The average glare index of the blue light was higher about 8 times compared to 2,700K. And the blink rate had little effect on the glare, but it affected the irritation. Therefore, the glare effect of light color and blinking needs to be considered for the standard of luminous environment.