Wavefront Transforming the Optical Industry for ECPs

“Techniques developed by astronomers seeking a clear view of objects in space are coming closer to home, as eye care professionals apply the concept of wavefront optics to understanding—and correcting—subtle visual abnormalities of the human eye, according to a special article in the September issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.” That’s the start of a post on Science Blog. Read more.

Where Did Wavefront Technology Come From?

"New technologies developed for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have already been adapted and applied to commercial applications in various industries including optics," says Eureka Alert. "The technology came about to accurately measure the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror segments during manufacturing. Scientists at AMO WaveFront Sciences, LLC of Albuquerque, N.M. developed a new 'wavefront' measurement device called a Scanning Shack Hartmann Sensor. The optical measuring technology developed for the Webb, called 'wavefront sensing' has been applied to the measurement of the human eye and allowed for significant improvements." Read more.