Unlock the Secrets of the Human Eye: A Comprehensive Guide to Visual Optics

Written by renowned expert David Atchison, this book delves into the intricacies of the human eye’s optical structure and properties. With a focus on ease of reference, the most essential topics are presented upfront, while more specialized subjects are covered in later sections.

Comprehensive Coverage of Visual Optics

The book is divided into five comprehensive sections, covering:

• Basic Optical Structure of the Eye: Refracting components, pupil, axes, and simple models of the eye
• Image Formation and Refraction of the Eye: Refractive errors, measurement, and correction
• Interactions Between Light and the Eye: Transmission, reflection, and scatter in the media and at the fundus
• Aberrations and Retinal Image Quality: Depth-of-field and age-related changes in the optics of the eye

Since the publication of the first edition in 2000, there have been significant developments in the field of visual optics. Advances in instrumentation for imagery, biometry, and aberrations of the eye have paved the way for a deeper understanding of ocular pathology and its association with myopia.

The revised section on aberrations and retinal image quality now considers Zernike polynomials over Taylor polynomials, enabling a more nuanced understanding of visual performance and its improvement through aberration manipulation. This knowledge is crucial for designing ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and visual optical systems like telescopes.

An Invaluable Resource for Vision Professionals

This book is an indispensable purchase for anyone interested in vision, including optometrists, ophthalmologists, vision scientists, optical physicists, and students of visual optics. With its comprehensive coverage of the optics of the human eye, this book is a must-have for professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Product Details
Publisher: CRC Press
Edition: 2nd edition
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Language: English
Hardcover: 478 pages
ISBN-10: 0367640511
ISBN-13: 978-0367640514