Finite element modelling of cornea mechanics: a review

Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia

Talisa Mohammad Nejad¹  Craig Foster¹  Dipika Gongal¹ 

关键词: Finite element analysis;    Cornea/physiology;    Cornea/ultrastructure;    Cornea/surgery;    Biomechanics/methods;    Models;    biological;    Análise de elementos finitos;    Córnea/fisiologia;    Córnea/ultraestrutura;    Córnea/cirurgia;    Biomecânica/métodos;    Modelos biológicos;   

DOI  :  10.5935/0004-2749.20140016

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The cornea is a transparent tissue in front of the eye that refracts light and facilitates vision. A slight change in the geometry of the cornea remarkably affects the optical power. Because of this sensitivity, biomechanical study of the cornea can reveal much about its performance and function. In vivo and in vitro studies have been conducted to investigate the mechanics of the cornea and determine its characteristics. Numerical techniques such as the finite element method (FEM) have been extensively implemented as effective and noninvasive methods for analyzing corneal mechanics and possible disorders. This article reviews the use of FEM for assessing the mechanical behavior of the cornea. Different applications of FEM in corneal disease studies, surgical predictions, impact simulations, and clinical applications have been reviewed. Some suggestions for the future of this type of modeling in the area of corneal mechanics are also discussed.

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