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Vision, Vol. 7, Pages 36: Ocular Biomechanics and Glaucoma
Vision doi: 10.3390/vision7020036
Authors: Rodrigo Brazuna Ruiz S. Alonso Marcella Q. Salomão Bruno F. Fernandes Renato Ambrósio
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.
