. There is a very interesting article in the Sky and Telescope magazine for September 2014. Page 34.
It is of great relevance for astronomers but also may be for other users of binoculars.
It describes the diffraction spikes that occur after normal cataract surgery, which most people seem not to understand or just ignore.
But apparently, if you understand the problems and have a good young eye surgeon who is familiar with the latest techniques, these diffraction spikes can be more or less eliminated.
It is perhaps not suitable for the squeamish, but the outcome was very good.
It is of great relevance for astronomers but also may be for other users of binoculars.
It describes the diffraction spikes that occur after normal cataract surgery, which most people seem not to understand or just ignore.
But apparently, if you understand the problems and have a good young eye surgeon who is familiar with the latest techniques, these diffraction spikes can be more or less eliminated.
It is perhaps not suitable for the squeamish, but the outcome was very good.