Simulation of higher order aberrations using adaptive optics

It is possible to measure and correct the aberrations of the human eye almost in real time by using adaptive optical systems. Furthermore, it enables the generation of test images containing defined aberrations by deforming the wave fronts of the image. This gives us the possibility to investigate the influence of single aberrations on the subjective human vision. The deformable mirror Mirao 52e is used as an adaptive optical element to modify the wave fronts before they enter the human eye. Thereby, higher order aberrations (HOA) up to the 6th order can be generated by the mirror, due to its 52 actuators. In this work, we present a study in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Jena. The study contains the evaluation of 30 subjects on the "just noticable differences" (JND) of two single HOA (trefoil and coma).