The team from Tech-On has taken the time to teardown two interesting microprojectors. The first model they tackled was the Optoma PK101. It’s based around a digital micromirror device (DMD) like those used in DLP. Separate high intensity red, green, and blue LEDs provide the light source. A fly-eye style lens reduces variations between images. They noted that both the LEDs and processors were tied directly to the chassis to dissipate heat.

For anyone interested in holography, a platform like this is might make an excellent entry point to explore, and with the source for this build available becomes even easier. It’s almost certainly less expensive than these 3D printers that can turn out custom holographic images, and has the added benefit of being customizable and programmable as well.

5. Read SA, Vincent SJ, Collins MJ. The visual and functional impacts of astigmatism and its clinical management. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2014 May;34(3):267-94. doi: 10.1111/opo.12128. Epub 2014 Mar 18. PMID: 24635572.

If there’s a reason that fancy holographic displays that respond to gestures are a science fiction staple, it’s probably because our current display technology is terrible. Oh sure, Retina displays and big curved gaming monitors are things of wonder, but they’re also things that occupy space even when they’re off — hence the yearning for a display that can appear and disappear at need.

13. Based on manufacturers published data. clariti 1 day has Dk/t of 86. Compared to Proclear 1 day (Dk/t 28), 1-day Acuvue Moist (Dk/t 25.5), Dailies Aquacomfort Plus (Dk/t 26) and Biotrue ONEday (Dk/t 42).

4. Mrochen M, Büeler M. Asphärische optiken: physikalische grundlagen [Aspheric optics: physical fundamentals]. Ophthalmologe. 2008 Mar;105(3):224-33. German. doi: 10.1007/s00347-008-1717-z. PMID: 18309494.

Lens design and the patient’s pupil size are key to multifocal success. The Biofinity Multifocal has a center-distance (D) lens, which transitions through an aspheric intermediate to an outer near zone for the dominant eye. A center-near (N) lens which transitions through an aspheric intermediate to a spherical peripheral distance zone, is placed on the nondominant eye7. When compared with monovision, multifocal contact lens correction provides great vision without compromising depth perception, with continuous adaptation over the first 15 days of wear8.

6. Patel, N, Edmonson, L, Edmonson, W. Masking Cylinder with Aspheric Soft Lenses. Contact Lens Spectrum. Published 1, July 2004. Retrieved July 28, 2022 from https://www.clspectrum.com/issues/2004/july-2004/masking-cylinder-with-aspheric-soft-lenses

3. Richdale, K, Cox, I, Kollbaum, P, et al.BCLA CLEAR – Contact lens optics. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. Volume 44, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 220-239,ISSN 1367-0484,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.005

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Regular spherical contact lenses have an even curvature across the entire lens surface; in contrast, aspheric lenses have varying curvatures across the surface changing from lens center to lens edge. Aspheric lenses are used to minimize optical aberrations within the human eye4. Parts of the eye including the tear film, cornea, and crystalline lens can induce aberrations. Contact lenses deliberately induce a level of aberration in the lens that is inversely equal to the amount of natural spherical aberration inherent in the eye to help give clear, crisp and sharp vision3.

* Warning: UV-absorbing contact lenses are not substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear, such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses, because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. Patients should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed.

Now, we’re not sure if [Maker Mac70]’s floating display is the answer to your sci-fi dreams, but it’s still pretty cool. And, as with the best of tricks, it’s all done with mirrors. The idea is to use a combination of a partially reflective mirror, a sheet of retroreflective material, and a bright LCD panel. These are set up in an equilateral triangle arrangement, with the partially reflective mirror at the top. Part of the light from the LCD bounces off the bottom surface of the mirror onto a retroreflector — [Mac] used a sheet of material similar to what’s used on traffic signs. True to its name, the retroreflector bounces the light directly back at the semi-transparent mirror, passing through it to focus on a point in space above the whole contraption. To make the display interactive, [Mac] used a trio of cheap time-of-flight (TOF) sensors to watch for fingers poking into the space into which the display is projected. It seemed to work well enough after some tweaking; you can check it out in the video below, which also has some great tips on greebling, if that’s your thing.

MyDay® daily disposable are designed with the same Aberration Neutralizing System™ to provide optimal vision combined with UV blocking* and incredible comfort all day long. The MyDay® daily disposable is available in sphere, toric, and multifocal options.

The next projector was the 3M Co MPro110. It uses Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) technology. The light source is a single bright white LED. The projector seems to have more provisions for getting rid of heat than the previous one. The most interesting part was the resin polarizing beam splitter. It not only reflected specific polarizations, but also adjust the aspect ratio.

Holograms and holographic imagery are typically viewed within the frame of science fiction, with perhaps the most iconic examples being Princess Leia’s message to Obi-Wan in Star Wars, or the holodecks from Star Trek. In reality, holograms have been around for a surprising amount of time, with early holographic images being produced in the late 1940s. There are plenty of uses outside of imagery for modern holographic systems as well, and it’s a common enough technology that it’s possible to construct one using an ESP32 as well.

14. CVI data on file, 2022. Verve Online Survey with US ECPs who fit clariti® 1 day or private label version. n=121 (77% strongly agree/agree).

1. Kollbaum PS, Bradley A, Thibos LN. Comparing the optical properties of soft contact lenses on and off the eye. Optom Vis Sci. 2013 Sep;90(9):924-36. doi: 10.1097/01.opx.0000434275.93435.da. PMID: 23969894; PMCID: PMC3902057.

8. Fernandes PR, Neves HI, Lopes-Ferreira DP, Jorge JM, González-Meijome JM. Adaptation to multifocal and monovision contact lens correction. Optom Vis Sci. 2013 Mar;90(3):228-35. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0b013e318282951b. PMID: 23376896.

9. Kajita M, Muraoka T, Orsborn G. Changes in accommodative micro-fluctuations after wearing contact lenses of different optical designs. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2020 Oct;43(5):493-496. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2020.03.003. Epub 2020 Mar 19. PMID: 32201056.

2. Abass A, Stuart S, Lopes BT, Zhou D, Geraghty B, Wu R, Jones S, Flux I, Stortelder R, Snepvangers A, Leca R, Elsheikh A. Simulated optical performance of soft contact lenses on the eye. PLoS One. 2019 May 14;14(5):e0216484. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216484. PMID: 31086372; PMCID: PMC6516737.

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The CooperVision® portfolio of monthly, bi-weekly, and daily lenses are designed with aspheric optics. The Aberration Neutralizing System™ utilizes aspheric optics to neutralize the aberrations from the eye in the Biofinity®, Avaira Vitality™ and MyDay® families. clariti® 1 day contact lenses also offer an aspheric optical design.

Many differences exist between brands of contact lenses which impact lens optics. The optics of the contact lens is determined by several factors including lens material1 and design2. Optics is the way in which the refraction of light is managed to maximize vision for the contact lens wearer3. Contact lenses with aspheric optics may provide enhanced vision for many wearers.

In this build, [Fiberpunk] demonstrates the construction and operation of a holographic clock. The image is three-dimensional and somewhat transparent and is driven by an ESP32 microcontroller. The display is based around a beamsplitter prism which, when viewed from the front, is almost completely invisible to the viewer. The ESP32 is housed in a casing beneath this prism, and [Fiberpunk] has two firmware versions available for the device. The first is the clock which displays an image as well as the time, and the second is more of a demonstration which can show more in-depth 3D videos using gcode models and also has motion sensing controls.

clariti® 1 day contact lenses also offer aspheric optics and provide silicone hydrogel at a comparable price to some hydrogel lenses13†. In addition, clariti® 1 day contact lenses feature high water content (56%), UVA and UVB blocker*, and a low modulus of 0.5 MPa, comparable with other hydrogel lenses. The clariti family also offers sphere, toric and multifocal options and is an ideal entry-level contact lens for new wearers14.

Avaira Vitality™ lenses are highly breathable, bi-weekly replacement lenses designed with the same Aberration Neutralizing System™ as the Biofinity® family. The technology of a Avaira Vitality™ retains the lens surface moist all day, but also blocks transmission of 90% of UVA and 99% of UVB light*.

Contact lenses with aspherical optics can be extremely beneficial for subsets of your patients. By recommending a CooperVision® lens, you can be confident you are offering options in support of visual acuity, lens comfort, and eye health ‡.

7. Bennett, Edward. Bifocal and Multifocal Contact Lenses. Contact Lenses (2019). Retrieved 29 July, 2022 from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780702071683000131

‡ With higher oxygen delivery than hydrogel materials, SiHy materials minimize or eliminate hypoxia-related complications during daily wear.

We suspect that the thumbnail for the video is a composite, but that’s understandable since the conditions for viewing such a display have to be just right in terms of ambient light level and the viewer’s position relative to the display. [Mac] even mentions the narrow acceptance angle of the display, touting it as a potential benefit for use cases where privacy is a concern. In any case, it’s very different from his last sci-fi-inspired volumetric display, which was pretty cool too.

Biofinity Energys® and MyDay Energys® are designed for digital device users. DigitalBoost™ technology is an innovative single vision aspheric lens design that delivers a +0.3D digital boost, which helps reduce eye tiredness associated with digital eye strain. Study data demonstrates that devices users have a smaller change in accommodative micro-fluctuations (AMF) when wearing this DigitalBoost™ technology, suggesting reduced ciliary muscle stress when reading on a smartphone or other devices at a close distance9.

The Biofinity® family of lenses are monthly replacement lenses designed with aspheric optics and combined with Aquaform® Technology to gives incredible end of day comfort for your patients. Biofinity® is the most prescribed monthly replacement on the market10 and will fit almost every patient with over 240,000 unique prescriptions11,12.