Measuring peripheral wavefront aberrations in subjects with large central visual field loss

Linda Lundstrom; Peter Unsbo; Jorgen Gustafsson

doi:10.1117/12.540885

13 July 2004 Measuring peripheral wavefront aberrations in subjects with large central visual field loss

Linda Lundstrom, Peter Unsbo, Jorgen Gustafsson

Proceedings Volume 5314, Ophthalmic Technologies XIV; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540885
Event: Biomedical Optics 2004, 2004, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Introduction: In a previous study we have shown that correction of peripheral refractive errors can improve the remaining vision in the preferred retinal location (PRL) of subjects with large central visual field loss (CFL). Measuring peripheral refractive errors with traditional methods is often difficult due to the low visual acuity and large aberrations. Therefore a Hartmann-Shack (HS) sensor has been designed to measure peripheral wavefront aberrations in CFL subjects. Method: The HS sensor incorporates an eyetracker and analyzing software designed to handle large wavefront aberrations. To ensure that the measurement axis is aligned with the subject's PRL, a special fixation target has been developed. It consists of concentric rings surrounding the aperture of the HS together with a central fixation mark along the measurement axis. Results: Some initial measurements on subjects with CFL have been performed successfully. As a first step in improving the peripheral optics of the eye, the wavefront data have been used to calculate the subject's optimal eccentric refraction. Conclusion: Measuring the wavefront aberrations is a fast and easy way to assess the details of the optics in subjects with CFL. The wavefront data can then be used to better understand the problems of eccentric correction.

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Linda Lundstrom, Peter Unsbo, and Jorgen Gustafsson "Measuring peripheral wavefront aberrations in subjects with large central visual field loss", Proc. SPIE 5314, Ophthalmic Technologies XIV, (13 July 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540885

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