This comprehensive book explores the optical structure and properties of the human eye, offering a detailed examination perfect for those fascinated by vision science. Structured for ease of reference, the most widely relevant topics are presented at the beginning, while more specialized subjects are placed toward the end.
The book is thoughtfully divided into five sections, covering:
- Basic optical structure of the eye, including refracting components, the pupil, axes, and simple models of the eye
- Image formation and refraction of the eye, addressing refractive errors, measurement, and correction
- Interactions between light and the eye, focusing on 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
Significant advancements in visual optics since the first edition in 2000 are thoroughly discussed. These include innovations in imagery and biometry, a deeper understanding of the increased prevalence of myopia and its associated ocular pathologies, and a shift to using Zernike polynomials for ocular aberrations analysis.
The book delves into how these developments enhance retinal imagery for improved diagnosis and treatment of various ocular conditions, particularly in managing childhood myopia progression. The comprehensive revision of the section on aberrations and retinal image quality makes this edition especially relevant.
This book is an invaluable resource for optometrists, ophthalmologists, vision scientists, optical physicists, and students of visual optics. It is particularly crucial for designers of ophthalmic diagnostic
Authors:
David Atchison (Author)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
August 29, 2025
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