TY - JOUR
T1 - A Shack-Hartmann-based autorefractor
AU - Beverage, Jacob L.
AU - Schwiegerling, Jim
PY - 2006/11
Y1 - 2006/11
N2 - PURPOSE: Autorefractors are typically based on either the optometer or the Scheiner principles, or a combination of the two techniques. These devices have dominated the market for objective assessment of refractive error for >30 years. The purpose of this investigation is to test a Shack-Hartmann-based system as an alternative to these systems. METHODS: Fourteen subjects with varying levels of refractive error were measured with a Topcon autorefractor and a Shack-Hartmann-based autorefractor. Fourier transform techniques were used to extract sphere, cylinder, and axis information from the Shack-Hartrnann images, avoiding the need for image processing. The deviation of the refractive error from a subjective refraction was used as a means of comparing the two devices. RESULTS: The two devices performed similarly on this group of subjects. The mean difference in refraction between the two devices was nearly zero, suggesting that the likelihood and magnitude of errors for the two devices are equivalent. CONCLUSIONS: The Shack-Hartmann-based autoretractor shows promise as an afternative to conventional optometer or Scheiner-based technologies. However, issues with extending the myopic range of the device still need to be resolved.
AB - PURPOSE: Autorefractors are typically based on either the optometer or the Scheiner principles, or a combination of the two techniques. These devices have dominated the market for objective assessment of refractive error for >30 years. The purpose of this investigation is to test a Shack-Hartmann-based system as an alternative to these systems. METHODS: Fourteen subjects with varying levels of refractive error were measured with a Topcon autorefractor and a Shack-Hartmann-based autorefractor. Fourier transform techniques were used to extract sphere, cylinder, and axis information from the Shack-Hartrnann images, avoiding the need for image processing. The deviation of the refractive error from a subjective refraction was used as a means of comparing the two devices. RESULTS: The two devices performed similarly on this group of subjects. The mean difference in refraction between the two devices was nearly zero, suggesting that the likelihood and magnitude of errors for the two devices are equivalent. CONCLUSIONS: The Shack-Hartmann-based autoretractor shows promise as an afternative to conventional optometer or Scheiner-based technologies. However, issues with extending the myopic range of the device still need to be resolved.
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U2 - 10.3928/1081-597x-20061101-19
DO - 10.3928/1081-597x-20061101-19
M3 - Article
C2 - 17124892
AN - SCOPUS:33751102133
SN - 1081-597X
VL - 22
SP - 932
EP - 937
JO - Journal of Refractive Surgery
JF - Journal of Refractive Surgery
IS - 9
ER -