What is wavefront technology?
Over the last few years, much research has been done in the area of “adaptive optics,” which is the technique of removing blurring in images caused by distortions in optical systems. The field of astronomy has benefited greatly in this manner-new telescopes use microscopically adjusting mirrors and lenses to compensate for optical irregularities, enhancing the quality of the image received. Ophthalmologists have looked at using this technology to improve laser vision correction techniques. The eye is basically an optical system with lenses (the cornea and the actual lens inside the eye both function as lenses). Wavefront technology measures optical aberrations or distortions in the eye’s optical system, and mathematically describes and quantifies these aberrations. Linking this information to a small-spot scanning laser like the LADARVision allows us to custom-sculpt the cornea and potentially correct these distortions. Click here to email Dr.
Wavefront technology was originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. This technology has now been applied to laser vision correction, measuring imperfections in the eye never before measured, using standard methods for glasses and contact lenses. Wavefront based digital technology identifies and measures imperfections in an individual’s eye 25 times more precisely than the standard method. Physicians use this information to treat individuals with the CustomVue procedure. Click here to email Dr.
Over the last few years, much research has been done in the area of “adaptive optics,” which is the technique of removing blurring in images caused by distortions in optical systems. The field of astronomy has benefited greatly in this manner-new telescopes use microscopically adjusting mirrors and lenses to compensate for optical irregularities, enhancing the quality of the image received.
