Bessel Beams in Ophthalmology: A Review

Area of Science:

• Optics and Photonics
• Biomedical Imaging
• Ophthalmology

Background:

• Conventional imaging systems face resolution limits due to diffraction, exacerbated in scattering media like biological tissues.
• Weak signal-to-noise ratios pose significant challenges for precise biomedical imaging.
• Non-diffractive beams, including Bessel, Airy, vortex, and Mathieu beams, offer potential solutions to these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the theoretical foundations of non-diffractive Bessel beams.
• To explore the diverse ophthalmological applications of Bessel beams.
• To compare Bessel beam techniques with existing state-of-the-art ophthalmological systems.

Main Methods:

• Theoretical review of non-diffractive Bessel beam properties.
• Literature survey of ophthalmological applications utilizing Bessel beams.
• Comparative analysis of Bessel beam techniques against conventional methods.

Main Results:

• Bessel beams demonstrate potential for enhanced resolution and signal-to-noise ratios in ophthalmological imaging.
• Various applications showcase the versatility of Bessel beams in addressing specific ocular imaging challenges.
• Comparison highlights advantages and disadvantages relative to current ophthalmological imaging modalities.

Conclusions:

• Non-diffractive Bessel beams represent a promising advancement for high-resolution ophthalmological imaging.
• Further development and application of Bessel beams could significantly impact diagnostic capabilities in eye care.
• The review provides insights into current progress and future directions for non-diffractive beams in ophthalmology.