A sensitivity study of the human crystalline lens using finite element analysis

Benjamin Coldrick, Gregory Swadener, Leon Davies

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Abstract

Finite element analysis is a useful tool in understanding how the accommodation system of the eye works. Further to simpler FEA models that have been used hitherto, this paper describes a sensitivity study which aims to understand which parameters of the crystalline lens are key to developing an accurate model of the accommodation system. A number of lens models were created, allowing the mechanical properties, internal structure and outer geometry to be varied. These models were then spun about their axes, and the deformations determined. The results showed the mechanical properties are the critical parameters, with the internal structure secondary. Further research is needed to fully understand how the internal structure and properties interact to affect lens deformation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 20th UK national conference of the ACME
EditorsZ.J. Yang
Place of PublicationManchester
PublisherAssociation for Computational Mechanics in Engineering
Pages15-18
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)978-0-903808-06-4
Publication statusPublished - 26 Mar 2012
Event20th UK National Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering (ACME) - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 27 Mar 201228 Mar 2012

Conference

Conference20th UK National Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering (ACME)
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period27/03/1228/03/12

Keywords

  • eye
  • finite element analysis
  • lens
  • ageing
  • presbyopia
  • biomechanics
  • biomaterials

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