Liquid Crystal-Spatial Light Modulators (LC-SLM) control the optical path by modulating the refractive index of liquid crystal, and play an important role in adaptive optics. This paper sorts out the development status of LC-SLM at home and abroad, and introduces the working principle and phase calibration principle of LC-SLM in detail. Aiming at the application of LC-SLM in adaptive optics, the research status of key technologies of LC-SLM at home and abroad is discussed. The experimental research in this field of Xi'an University of Technology is analyzed and summarized. Finally, the application status of LC-SLM is prospected.