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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optical Engineering
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • Real-time wavefront aberration correction in visual experiments is crucial.
    • Accumulating small errors can lead to drifts in Zernike coefficients, affecting accuracy.
    • Existing methods may require complex optical setups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a simple algorithm for real-time partial correction of wavefront aberrations.
    • To demonstrate the algorithm's effectiveness in preventing drifts in Zernike coefficients.
    • To avoid the need for additional optical paths for aberration measurement.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel, simple algorithm for aberration correction.
    • Implementation within visual experiments requiring real-time adjustments.
    • Validation of the algorithm's performance in preventing coefficient drifts.

    Main Results:

    • The algorithm successfully prevented the accumulation of errors leading to Zernike coefficient drifts.
    • Independent measurements of eye aberrations were obtained without additional optical components.
    • The effectiveness of the proposed method was clearly demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed algorithm offers a straightforward solution for managing wavefront aberrations in dynamic visual experiments.
    • This approach enhances the stability and reliability of aberration correction.
    • It simplifies experimental setups by eliminating the need for extra optical paths.