This is actually getting close enough to manipulate the _phase_ of light! And doing that would allow creating true holograms.

Or alternative true augmented reality glasses that are not limited to one focal plane.

Have I got news for you:

https://www.rp-photonics.com/phase_modulators.html

Except that you need that for individual pixels.

Electro-optic modulators already exist — still no StarTrek. :(