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Abstract #108663 Published in IGR 23-4
Ocular Biomechanics and Glaucoma
Brazuna R; Alonso RS; Salomão MQ; Fernandes BF; Ambrósio RVision (Basel, Switzerland) 2023; 7:
Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics that deals with mechanics applied to biology. Corneal biomechanics have an important role in managing patients with glaucoma. While evidence suggests that patients with thin and stiffer corneas have a higher risk of developing glaucoma, it also influences the accurate measurement of intraocular pressure. We reviewed the pertinent literature to help increase our understanding of the biomechanics of the cornea and other ocular structures and how they can help optimize clinical and surgical treatments, taking into consideration individual variabilities, improve the diagnosis of suspected patients, and help monitor the response to treatment.
Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, RJ, Brazil.
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