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Contributed Talks III: The Berkeley Widefield Model Eye.

Austin Roorda¹, Pavan Tiruveedhula¹, Gareth Dudley Hastings¹

¹University of California, Berkeley.

Journal of Vision

|April 11, 2025

Summary

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The Berkeley widefield model eye, a collection of anatomically plausible eye models, offers a more versatile approach than single models for vision science research. Analysis of myopia control lenses reveals their complex optical performance, challenging simplistic assumptions about peripheral defocus.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Optical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Existing model eyes often lack versatility, being optimized for specific applications like chromatic aberration, limiting their utility for other areas such as off-axis visual performance.
A single model eye cannot adequately represent the natural variability observed in human populations.
The Berkeley widefield model eye addresses these limitations through anatomical plausibility and population variability.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Berkeley widefield model eye, a novel collection of anatomically plausible eye models.
To demonstrate the effective use of cohorts of model eyes for vision science research.
To analyze the optical performance of concentric multizone lens designs for myopia progression control.

Main Methods:

Utilized a collection of 28 emmetropic and 20 myopic eye models, each defined by 27 unique biometric parameters.
Simulated and analyzed the on-axis and off-axis performance of a concentric multizone lens design.
Evaluated optical quality changes with varying pupil sizes and compared performance across a range of myopic eyes.

Main Results:

Concentric multizone lenses generate complex point spread functions under various optical conditions.
The assumption that these lens designs simply alter peripheral defocus is an oversimplification.
The Berkeley widefield model eye provides a robust platform for analyzing complex optical designs across diverse ocular parameters.

Conclusions:

The Berkeley widefield model eye offers a significant advancement for vision science, enabling more comprehensive research by incorporating anatomical detail and population variability.
The optical performance of concentric multizone myopia control lenses is more intricate than previously understood, necessitating advanced modeling.
This cohort-based modeling approach facilitates detailed investigation into the efficacy and mechanisms of novel ophthalmic lens designs.