Feature Articles
Last month we reviewed the various subcommittees in the U.S. that are working on international optical standards and their leaders. Starting this month, we will take a more thorough look at the work of each subcommittee starting with SC1, Fundamental Standards.
by Robert E. Parks![3D-rendered illustration of a laser scanning of the human eye. [Getty Images]](https://opnmedia.blob.core.windows.net/$web/opn/media/images/articles/2026/1026/departments/202610-cover-web.jpg?ext=.jpg)
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