Biomechanics of the cornea and sclera

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Abstract

The cornea and sclera are soft fibrous tissues that serve important structural and visual functions. The tissues protect the eye from external injury, provide mechanical support for critical internal ocular structures, and preserve an optimal shape for vision. The mechanical properties of the cornea and sclera supporting these functions are achieved through the collagen, elastin, and proteoglycans architecture of the extracellular matrix. This review discusses recent advances in experimental characterization of the structure and mechanical properties of the cornea and sclera, as well as theoretical and computational modeling studies of the relationship between the structure, mechanical properties, and physiologic function of the tissues.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationStructure-Based Mechanics of Tissues and Organs
PublisherSpringer US
Pages285-315
Number of pages31
ISBN (Electronic)9781489976307
ISBN (Print)9781489976291
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Medicine
  • General Engineering
  • General Computer Science

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