A Modeling Approach for Investigating Opto-Mechanical Relationships in the Human Eye Lens

Wang, Kehao, Venetsanos, Demetrios T., Hoshino, Masato, Uesugi, Kentaro, Yagi, Naoto and PIERSCIONEK, Barbara (2020) A Modeling Approach for Investigating Opto-Mechanical Relationships in the Human Eye Lens. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 67 (4). pp. 999-1006. ISSN 0018-9294

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Objective: The human visual system alters its focus by a shape change of the eye lens. The extent to which the lens can adjust ocular refractive power is dependent to a significant extent on its material properties. Yet, this fundamental link between the optics and mechanics of the lens has been relatively under-investigated. This study aims to investigate this opto-mechanical link within the eye lens to gain insight into the processes of shape alteration and their respective decline with age. Methods: Finite Element models based on biological lenses were developed for five ages: 16, 35, 40, 57, and 62 years by correlating in vivo measurements of the longitudinal modulus using Brillouin scattering with in vitro X-ray interferometric measurements of refractive index and taking into account various directions of zonular force. Results: A model with radial cortical Young's moduli provides the same amount of refractive power with less change in thickness than a model with uniform cortical Young's modulus with a uniform stress distribution and no discontinuities along the cortico-nuclear boundary. The direction of zonular angles can significantly influence curvature change regardless of the modulus distribution. Conclusions: The present paper proposes a modelling approach for the human lens, coupling optical and mechanical properties, which shows the effect of parameter choice on model response. Significance: This advanced modelling approach, considering the important interplay between optical and mechanical properties, has potential for use in design of accommodating implant lenses and for investigating non-biological causes of pathological processes in the lens (e.g., cataract).

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Faculty:	School of Life Sciences and Education > Biological Sciences
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Date Deposited:	15 Apr 2020 13:49
Last Modified:	24 Feb 2023 13:58
URI:	https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/6283

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