Corneal aberration measurement is a diagnostic technique used to assess the optical irregularities or distortions in the cornea, which can impact the quality of vision. These aberrations can arise from various factors, including diseases, trauma, or previous surgeries, and they affect how light is focused on the retina. Corneal aberrations can contribute to conditions like blurry vision, glare, halos, and reduced contrast sensitivity. By measuring these irregularities, ophthalmologists can gain valuable insights into the specific nature of a patient’s visual problems and design personalized treatments.
Corneal aberration measurement is typically performed using wavefront technology or corneal topography, both of which provide detailed, three-dimensional maps of the corneal surface and its optical properties. These maps help identify higher-order aberrations, such as spherical aberration, coma, and trefoil, which are not detectable with traditional refractive tests. At advanced eye care centers, this technology plays a key role in pre-operative evaluations for refractive surgeries like LASIK, guiding surgeons to achieve optimal outcomes.
Medical Equipment Needed for Corneal Aberration Measurement