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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology and Vision Science
  • Optical Engineering
  • Biomedical Optics

Background:

  • Adaptive optics (AO) is a relatively new technology in ophthalmic applications, with initial systems developed in 1997.
  • The complexity of AO systems has led to a slower development pace compared to other ophthalmic technologies.
  • Despite its youth, AO for vision science is maturing, with an expanding range of applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • This review focuses specifically on the applications of adaptive optics for testing visual function.
  • It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in AO for visual function testing.
  • The review also explores the scientific advancements possible with AO and discusses potential future applications.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes published literature on adaptive optics applications in vision science.
  • It specifically concentrates on studies utilizing AO for visual function testing, a subset of AO ophthalmoscopy.
  • The analysis includes a review of the publication dates and the size of the research community.

Main Results:

  • The field of adaptive optics for vision science is rapidly expanding, as indicated by the increasing number of publications.
  • The community utilizing AO in vision science is relatively small but growing.
  • A comprehensive citation of all published papers in this specific subfield is feasible, highlighting its focused nature.

Conclusions:

  • Adaptive optics technology is increasingly vital for advancing visual function testing and understanding visual science.
  • The field is poised for significant growth, with numerous future applications yet to be explored.
  • This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers entering or working within the adaptive optics vision science community.