Novel applications of an adaptive optics visual simulator in the clinical setting

Ronald R. Krueger, Alexandra Abdala, Karolinne Rocha, Nicolas Chateau, Laurent Vabre

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical benefit of using an adaptive optics visual simulator (AOVS) and its impact in different clinical settings. Methods: An adaptive optics visual simulator performed the experimental procedure and was used to optically introduce aberrations in 9 normal eyes for visual acuity (VA) change, and in 10 cyclopleged eyes for enhancing depth of focus (DoF). AOVS was also used to correct 20 highly aberrated eyes. Results: The correction/induction of high order aberrations (HOA) alters the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) by a mean of ∼1 to 1.5 lines compared to the best spectacle correction. The depth of focus (DoF) was most enhanced (∼2.0 D) with the introduction of negative and positive spherical aberration of 0.6 μm magnitude. The correction of HOAs in highly aberrated eyes improved BCVA by a mean of ∼1.5 to 2 lines in two groups of pathological eyes. Conclusions: Aberrations have differing effects according to their clinical use. The AOVS defines the clinical response of HOAs on VA, visual perceptions and DoF.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOphthalmic Technologies XX
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventOphthalmic Technologies XX - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 23 2010Jan 25 2010

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume7550
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Conference

ConferenceOphthalmic Technologies XX
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period1/23/101/25/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Biomaterials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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