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A method, apparatus and system for template-controlled, precision laser interventions is described that greatly improves interventions such as laser microsurgery, particularly ophthalmic surgery, and industrial micromachining. The instrument and system are applicable to those specialties wherein the

A method, apparatus and system for template-controlled, precision laser interventions is described that greatly improves interventions such as laser microsurgery, particularly ophthalmic surgery, and industrial micromachining. The instrument and system are applicable to those specialties wherein the positioning accuracy of laser lesions is critical, such as whenever precise operations on a target or series of targets subject to movement during the procedure are to be effected. The system includes a user interface, wherein the user can either draw, adjust, or designate particular template patterns overlaid on a live video images of the target (such as the cornea) which are stabilized and produce an apparently stationary display of the target and provide the means for converting the template pattern into a sequence of automatic motion instructions to direct a laser beam to be sequentially applied replicating the designated template pattern into the corresponding surgical or industrial site.

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A method, apparatus and system for template-controlled, precision laser interventions is described that greatly improves interventions such as laser microsurgery, particularly ophthalmic surgery, and industrial micromachining. The instrument and system are applicable to those specialties wherein the

A method, apparatus and system for template-controlled, precision laser interventions is described that greatly improves interventions such as laser microsurgery, particularly ophthalmic surgery, and industrial micromachining. The instrument and system are applicable to those specialties wherein the positioning accuracy of laser lesions is critical, such as whenever precise operations on a target or series of targets subject to movement during the procedure are to be effected. The system includes a user interface, wherein the user can either draw, adjust, or designate particular template patterns overlaid on a live video images of the target (such as the cornea) which are stabilized and produce an apparently stationary display of the target and provide the means for converting the template pattern into a sequence of automatic motion instructions to direct a laser beam to be sequentially applied replicating the designated template pattern into the corresponding surgical or industrial site. said unit dose needle,wherein said first packaging shield and said second packaging shield form a sterile seal with the unit dose needle contained within said first packaging shield, wherein the unit dose needle comprises a bifurcated needle, with the patient end including two pointed prongs which are capable of penetrating or abrading the skin of a patient, and wherein the prongs are separated by a U-shaped channel capable of holding the unit dose of a vaccine.2. The needle assembly of claim 1, wherein the unit dose of a vaccine is a liquid.3. The needle assembly of claim 1, wherein the hub is fixedly attached to the unit dose needle along a portion of the unit dose needle between the patient end and the non-patient end by an adhesive joint.4. The needle of claim 3, wherein the adhesive joint comprises an epoxy adhesive.5. The needle assembly of claim 1, wherein the first end of the hub includes male ribs for reversible engagement with said first packaging shield.6. The needle assembly of claim 1, wherein the second end of the hub includes threads.7. The needle assembly of claim 1, wherein the first and second packaging shields comprise one or more moldable plastics.8. The needle assembly of claim 1, further comprising a packaging label extending over an outer surface between the first packaging shield and the second packaging shield.9. A sterile needle assembly for administering a unit dose of a vaccine comprising: a unit dose needle having an elongated body including a blunt handle end and a patient end configured to hold a unit dose of a vaccine;a hub fixedly attached to the elongated body of the unit dose needle between the patient end and the blunt handle end;a first packaging shield encompassing the patient end of the unit dose needle and removably attached to the hub; anda second packaging shield encompassing the blunt handle end of the unit dose needle and removably attached to the hub,wherein the attachment between the first packaging shield and the hub forms a sterile seal, with the unit dose needle contained within the first packaging shield, wherein the unit dose needle comprises a bifurcated needle, with the patient end including two pointed prongs which are capable of penetrating or abrading the skin of a patient, and wherein the prongs are separated by a U-shaped channel capable of holding the unit dose of a vaccine.10. The needle assembly of claim 9, wherein the hub includes male ribs for engagement with said first packaging shield.11. The needle assembly of claim 9, wherein the hub includes threads.12. The needle assembly of claim 9, further comprising a packaging label extending over an outer surface between the first packaging shield and the second packaging shield.13. A sterile needle assembly for administering a unit dose of a vaccine comprising: a unit dose needle having an elongated body including a non-patient end and a patient end configured to hold a unit dose of a vaccine;a hub fixedly attached to the elongated body of the unit dose needle having a first end and a second end;a first packaging shield encompassing the patient end of the unit dose needle and removably attached to said first end of said hub; anda second packaging shield attached to the second end of the hub,wherein the attachment between the first packaging shield and the hub forms a sterile seal, with the unit dose needle contained within the first packaging shield, wherein the unit dose needle comprises a bifurcated needle, with the patient end including two pointed prongs which are capable of penetrating or abrading the skin of a patient, and wherein the prongs are separated by a U-shaped channel capable of holding the unit dose of a vaccine.14. The needle assembly of claim 13, wherein the non-patient end of the unit dose needle extends into the second packaging shield.15. A sterile needle assembly for administering a unit dose of a vaccine comprising: a unit dose needle having an elongated body including a blunt handle end and a patient end configured to hold a unit dose of a vaccine;a hub fixedly attached to the elongated body of the unit dose needle between the patient end and the blunt handle end;a first packaging shield encompassing the patient end of the unit dose needle; anda second packaging shield encompassing the blunt handle end of the unit dose needle,wherein the unit dose needle is contained within the first packaging shield in a sterile environment, wherein the unit dose needle comprises a bifurcated needle, with the patient end including two pointed prongs which are capable of penetrating or abrading the skin of a patient, and wherein the prongs are separated by a U-shaped channel capable of holding the unit dose of a vaccine.16. The needle assembly of claim 15, wherein the first packaging shield is removably mated with the hub.17. The needle assembly of claim 16, wherein the hub includes ribs for engagement with the first packaging shield.18. The needle assembly of claim 15, wherein the second packaging shield is removably mated with the first packaging shield.19. The needle assembly of claim 18, further comprising a packaging label extending over an outer surface between the first packaging shield and the second packaging shield.20. The needle assembly of claim 15, wherein the hub includes threads.21. A sterile needle assembly for administering a unit dose of a vaccine comprising: a unit dose needle having an elongated body including a non-patient end and a patient end configured to hold a unit dose of a vaccine;a hub fixedly attached to the elongated body of the unit dose needle between the non-patient end and the patient end;a first packaging shield encompassing the patient end of the unit dose needle and removably mated with said hub; anda second packaging shield removably mated with the first packaging shield,wherein the unit dose needle is maintained within the first packaging shield in a sterile environment, wherein the unit dose needle comprises a bifurcated needle, with the patient end including two pointed prongs which are capable of penetrating or abrading the skin of a patient, and wherein the prongs are separated by a U-shaped channel capable of holding the unit dose of a vaccine.22. The needle assembly of claim 21, wherein the non-patient end of the unit dose needle extends within the second packaging shield.23. The needle assembly of claim 21, wherein the first packaging shield and the second packaging shield include interengaging structure for mating therebetween.24. The needle assembly of claim 23, wherein said first packaging shield includes an annular skirt for mating within said second packaging shield.25. The needle assembly of claim 24, wherein said second packaging shield includes internal ribs for engagement with said annular skirt of said first packaging shield.