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ArticleBiomedical optics express2023

Optical characterisation of holographic diffusers and Bangerter foils for treatment of amblyopia.

Matthew Hellis, Suzanne Martin, Matthew Sheehan, Kevin Murphy

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Article in Biomedical optics express, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Matthew HellisCentre for Industrial and Engineering Optics, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D07 ADY7, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6565-8474
Suzanne MartinCentre for Industrial and Engineering Optics, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D07 ADY7, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4735-7897
Matthew SheehanCentre for Industrial and Engineering Optics, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D07 ADY7, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6672-0244
Kevin MurphyCentre for Industrial and Engineering Optics, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D07 ADY7, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2446-4064

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amblyopia is a significant issue for children worldwide, and current treatment methods have drawbacks that can hinder treatment effectiveness and/or patient experience. This study proposes a new treatment method using holographic diffusers while also comparing their optical characteristics to a current treatment method (Bangerter foils). Holographic diffusers were developed by optically patterning thin polymer layers on a micron scale. Two compositions of photopolymer (acrylamide and diacetone acrylamide based) are analysed herein. Characterisation shows that holographic diffusers of either composition can achieve a wide range of on-axis intensity reductions, allowing for precise and customisable treatment levels by altering recording exposure time in a low-cost and durable manner.

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PMID37497485
PMCPMC10368061

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