intraoperative wavefront sensing

Intraoperative wavefront sensing is a technique used during eye surgery, especially in corrective procedures like LASIK, to measure how light travels through a patient's eye while the surgery is happening. It detects irregularities or imperfections in the eye's optical system in real-time, providing immediate data about the eye’s unique shape and focusing ability. This information helps surgeons precisely adjust and improve the surgical outcome, ensuring better vision correction tailored to each individual’s eye characteristics. Essentially, it's a way to "see" and fine-tune the eye’s optics during surgery for optimal results.