In recent years, traditional automated refractors have witnessed some variations. One such variant is the aberrometer. It is a developed form of autorefractor that is capable of examining the refraction of light from multiple locations on the eye.Ophthalmologists or optometrists use Automated refractors for conducting subjective refraction tests. This instrument calculates the vision correction parameters of a patient's eye lens. This instrument works on the concept of refraction and reflection for calculating the structural components of the retinal ring.

Another improvement on the autorefractor involves merging other eye inspection functions. Certain instruments combine autorefraction with wavefront analyzers and corneal topography measurements in order to get a compact device and save space in an optometrist's clinic. These instruments also help in conducting a quick and effective checkup.