Comprehension and intent-based content for augmented reality displays

A method and system that enhances a user's experience when using a near eye display device, such as a see-through display device or a head mounted display device is provided. The user's intent to interact with one or more objects in the scene is determined. In one embodiment, an optimized image is generated for the user based on the user's intent. The optimized image visually enhances the appearance of objects that the user intends to interact with in the scene and diminishes the appearance of objects that the user does not intend to interact with in the scene. In another embodiment, a user's comprehension of visualized information in the user's environment is increased by automatically enhancing one or more objects in the user's environment. An optimized image comprising the objects that increase the user's comprehension is generated. The optimized image visually enhances the appearance of the objects that increase the user's comprehension. The optimized image is displayed to the user, via the see-through di