Compact Vision Science Instrumentation

Ophthalmic AO systems have been demonstrated in the laboratory for scientific research. The next horizon is to engineer compact, robust AO systems for use in clinics as well as scientific laboratories. The long-term goal is to commercialize a compact AO system for ophthalmic applications. Along the way, these new and existing AO systems will be used to advance our understanding of human vision, and to explore medical applications of adaptive optics. This is a crucial way to provide feedback for the utility of the advanced AO designs.

CfAO Associate Director Dr. David Williams has generated an overview of this theme.