Wavefront Aberration

Wavefront aberration refers to distortions in the way light travels as it passes through an optical system, such as the eye or a camera lens. Ideally, light rays should focus precisely on a point, producing a sharp image. When aberrations occur, these rays don’t converge perfectly, causing blurriness or distortions. These imperfections can result from imperfections in the lens shape, alignment issues, or variations in the eye’s structure. Understanding wavefront aberrations helps in designing better corrective lenses or eye treatments to improve visual clarity by addressing these specific distortions.