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

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.

Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Engineering and Technology > Mechanical, Biomedical & Design
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Optometry > Optometry & Vision Science Research Group (OVSRG)
College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Optometry > Vision, Hearing and Language
College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Optometry > Optometry
Event Title: 20th UK National Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering (ACME)
Event Type: Other
Event Dates: 2012-03-27 - 2012-03-28
Uncontrolled Keywords: eye,finite element analysis,lens,ageing,presbyopia,biomechanics,biomaterials
ISBN: 978-0-903808-06-4
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2024 08:15
Date Deposited: 18 Apr 2012 10:30
PURE Output Type: Conference contribution
Published Date: 2012-03-26
Authors: Coldrick, Benjamin
Swadener, Gregory (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-5493-3461)
Davies, Leon (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-1554-0566)

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