Objective: Aberration and contrast sensitivity test results data is various and complex. In order to complete
efficiently and accurately the data extraction work, we developed an aberration and contrast sensitivity data
extraction software Aberrations and Contrast Sensitivity Helper (ACSH). Methods: VB6.0 was used as a
development tool after we referred to other similar software design pattern and combined the reality of our
scientific research. Results: The ACSH under the Windows environment can accurately extract the results’ data of
iTrace and Zywave aberration meter and Optec 6500 contrast sensitivity tester in local area network. Aberration
instrument information include patients’ basic information, refraction, which eye, pupil diameter, the aberration Zernike coefficients, the high-order aberration and total aberration Root Mean Square (RMS). Contrast
sensitivity tester data included: patients’ basic information, time, the intensity of analog light and the glare ,the
contrast sensitivity values of every spatial frequency. ACSH is able to browse and query extracted data and export
to EXCEL, and open data interface for electronic medical records and other system. Conclusion: ACSH is an
effective software which assists optical specialized scientific research and clinical work.