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A MODEL FOR CORNEAL SWELLING

T. K. KARALIS

School of Civil Engineering, Democritus University, 67100 Xanthi, Greece

https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219519408002760Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

A theoretical model for corneal swelling with respect to aqueous inflow, based on corneal dimensions and mechanical and chemical properties, is presented in this paper. The mechanical properties of the corneal stroma, with respect to aqueous inflow, are considered in the basis of swelling mechanics. Equations describing the time course of swelling are also given. With this formulation, we can explain how glaucoma may result if outflow facility decreases faster compared to aqueous inflow. The opposite situation, e.g. of hypotony, may also be considered.

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