Lambert AJ, Daly EM, Dainty CJ. Improved fixation quality provided by a Bessel beacon in an adaptive optics system.
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2013;
33:403-11. [PMID:
23692252 DOI:
10.1111/opo.12071]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2012] [Accepted: 04/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE
We investigate whether a structured probe beam that creates the beacon for use in a retinal imaging adaptive optics system can provide useful side effects. In particular we investigate whether a Bessel beam that is seen by the subject as a set of concentric rings has a dampening effect on fixation variations of the subject under observation. This calming effect would allow longer periods of observation, particularly for patients with abnormal fixation.
METHOD
An experimental adaptive optics system developed for retinal imaging is used to monitor the fluctuations in aberrations for artificial and human subjects. The probe beam is alternated between a traditional beacon and one provided by a Bessel beam created by SLM.
RESULTS
Time-frequency analysis is used to indicate the differences in power and time variation during fixation depending on whether the Bessel beam or the traditional beacon is employed. Comparison is made with the response for an artificial eye to discount systemic variations.
CONCLUSION
Significant evidence is accrued to indicate the reduced fluctuations in fixation when the Bessel beam is employed to create the beacon.
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