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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmic optics
    • Visual science
    • Optical engineering

    Background:

    • Accurate ophthalmic lens fitting is crucial for wearer comfort and visual performance.
    • Current methods may not fully capture the complex interaction between the eye, lens, and object.
    • Designing advanced lenses like freeform progressive addition lenses requires precise evaluation tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel evaluation method for assessing the fitting of ophthalmic lenses for individual wearers.
    • To establish criteria for image quality on the retina using optical design software.
    • To demonstrate the method's effectiveness in guiding ophthalmic lens design, particularly for freeform progressive addition lenses.

    Main Methods:

    • An optical system (Eye-Lens-Object) was simulated based on individual visual performance and lens characteristics.
    • A visual reference surface was utilized to calculate object distance.
    • Image quality was assessed using the RMS radius of the spot diagram and the average Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) value from Zemax simulations.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method effectively evaluates the fitting extent of ophthalmic lenses.
    • Simulations in three test cases confirmed the method's efficacy.
    • The evaluation criteria (RMS spot radius and MTF) correlate with image quality on the retina.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed evaluation method provides a reliable way to assess ophthalmic lens fitting.
    • Implementing this method during lens design leads to a more comfortable wearing experience for individuals.
    • The approach is validated for instructing the design of progressive addition lenses with freeform surfaces.