Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Focusing of Light in the Eye01:16

Focusing of Light in the Eye

5.0K
Light rays enter the eye through the cornea, a transparent dome-shaped tissue that is the eye's outermost layer. The cornea bends or refracts, light rays traveling to the pupil. The shape of the cornea determines how much of the light is bent and whether the image will be focused correctly on the retina at the back of the eye. Once the light has passed through both refraction layers, it converges into a single focal point onto a small area. This is where photoreceptors start transforming...
5.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

In vitro optical characterization of the RayOne Galaxy spiral extended depth-of-focus intraocular lens using high-resolution Mach-Zehnder interferometry.

Biomedical optics expressยท2026
Same authorSame journal

First Report of Circular Rainbow Glare After Femtosecond Laser-Assisted LASIK.

Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)ยท2026
Same author

IOL power calculation in cataract surgery: closed-form sensitivities to biometric uncertainties.

Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and visionยท2026
Same author

Evaluation of a New Algorithm-Based Approach in Subjective Refraction.

Journal of ophthalmologyยท2026
Same author

International consensuses and guidelines on clinical management of highly myopic cataracts: A two-round modified e-Delphi study by the Academy of Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology (AAPPO) and the Asia-Pacific Myopia Society (APMS).

Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.)ยท2026
Same author

Dry Eye Disease: Perspectives of a Patient and Both US and UK Physicians.

Ophthalmology and therapyยท2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Comparison of Agreement and Accuracy using Binocular Wavefront Optometer with Autorefractor and Phoropter
05:14

Comparison of Agreement and Accuracy using Binocular Wavefront Optometer with Autorefractor and Phoropter

Published on: September 16, 2025

492

An Alternative Wavefront Reconstruction Method for Human Eyes.

Damien Gatinel, Radhika Rampat, Laurent Dumas

    Journal of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
    |February 8, 2020
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new polynomial decomposition method offers improved wavefront analysis in ophthalmology. This method clearly separates lower and higher-order aberrations, providing more clinically relevant retinal image quality predictions than Zernike polynomials.

    More Related Videos

    Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition
    07:45

    Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

    Published on: July 21, 2020

    4.8K
    Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
    08:18

    Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures

    Published on: May 16, 2025

    560

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Dec 29, 2025

    Comparison of Agreement and Accuracy using Binocular Wavefront Optometer with Autorefractor and Phoropter
    05:14

    Comparison of Agreement and Accuracy using Binocular Wavefront Optometer with Autorefractor and Phoropter

    Published on: September 16, 2025

    492
    Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition
    07:45

    Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

    Published on: July 21, 2020

    4.8K
    Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
    08:18

    Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures

    Published on: May 16, 2025

    560

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmic optics
    • Wavefront analysis
    • Biomedical engineering

    Background:

    • Zernike polynomials are standard for wavefront analysis but have limitations in clinical applications.
    • Accurate wavefront decomposition is crucial for predicting retinal image quality.
    • Novel polynomial bases are being explored to overcome Zernike limitations.

    Observation:

    • A new polynomial decomposition basis was developed and compared to Zernike coefficients.
    • Theoretical and clinical case studies were used for comparison.
    • The novel basis demonstrated clear segregation of higher and lower aberrations.

    Findings:

    • The novel polynomial basis validates its ability to decompose wavefronts effectively.
    • It avoids artifactual reduction of higher-order aberration coefficients.
    • This leads to more clinically relevant retinal image quality predictions.

    Implications:

    • This new basis offers a solution to Zernike polynomial limitations in ophthalmic applications.
    • It provides clinicians with a more realistic wavefront analysis.
    • Improved aberration separation enhances diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.