We are in the middle of a renaissance of image processing across a wide range of fields. Many of the previous limits are being smashed by using new materials and algorithms. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourier_ptychography for an example
Wow, I had no idea. I know nothing about the field, so maybe someone better educated can answer my innocent, probably naive question: my instincts tell me that any technology that makes humans better at manipulating or interpreting light has vast potential to alter our lives. Is that right?
Applied Science YT channel has an interesting video showing this at work:
Dramatically improve microscope resolution with an LED array and Fourier Ptychography
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KJLWwbs_cQ