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Austin Roorda¹, Jacque L Duncan²

¹University of California, Berkeley.

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Adaptive optics (AO) technology enhances human retinal imaging. This review details AO

Keywords:

adaptive optics fundus camera ophthalmoscopy retina scanning laser ophthalmoscopy

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Biomedical Engineering
Optical Sciences

Background:

Adaptive optics (AO) technology corrects optical aberrations.
High-resolution imaging of the human retina is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring eye diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the history and capabilities of AO for retinal imaging.
To summarize current clinical applications of AO in ophthalmology.
To discuss future directions and best practices for AO imaging.

Main Methods:

Literature review of AO technology and its clinical use in ophthalmology.
Showcase of current AO system capabilities for retinal imaging.

Main Results:

AO systems offer advanced capabilities for in vivo imaging of the human retina.
AO technology is increasingly adopted in clinical settings for various ophthalmic applications.

Conclusions:

Adaptive optics provides unprecedented detail in retinal imaging.
Future directions include broader clinical integration and refined image interpretation protocols for AO systems.