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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optical Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Peripheral defocus theory guides myopia control, but peripheral aberrations remain unaddressed.
    • Accurate measurement of peripheral aberrations is crucial for developing effective myopia control strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a dynamic opto-mechanical eye model for measuring peripheral aberrations.
    • To assess the performance of an aberrometer in a wide visual field eye model.

    Main Methods:

    • Constructed a dynamic eye model with cornea, crystalline lens, and adjustable retinal screen.
    • Investigated retinal materials and topography for optimal Hartman-Shack sensor imaging.
    • Incorporated adjustable pupil size and retinal elements to simulate various visual conditions.

    Main Results:

    • The model achieved a Zernike 4th item (Z4 focus) range of -6.28µm to +6.84µm.
    • Simulated sphere equivalents ranged from -10.52 D to +9.16 D (0° field) and -6.97 D to +5.88 D (30° field) with a 3mm pupil.
    • On-axis and peripheral aberrations were successfully verified using a standard aberrometer.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed eye model effectively mimics human eye optics for peripheral aberration measurement.
    • This validated model aids in assessing aberrometers for peripheral aberration analysis in myopia research.