Biomechanics and structure of the cornea: implications and association with corneal disorders

Recent studies have shown that alterations in corneal biomechanical properties are associated with corneal pathologies, particularly corneal ectasia. Moreover, these alterations may have implications with regard to the outcomes of therapeutic modalities and corneal refractive surgeries. We address c...

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Published in:Survey of ophthalmology 2018-11, Vol.63 (6), p.851-861
Main Authors: Ma, Jiaonan, Wang, Yan, Wei, Pinghui, Jhanji, Vishal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
corneal anatomy
corneal biomechanics
corneal disorder
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Summary:Recent studies have shown that alterations in corneal biomechanical properties are associated with corneal pathologies, particularly corneal ectasia. Moreover, these alterations may have implications with regard to the outcomes of therapeutic modalities and corneal refractive surgeries. We address corneal anatomy and its relevance to corneal biomechanical characteristics, as well as ocular and systemic conditions associated with changes in corneal biomechanics. •Corneal biomechanical characteristics is related to corneal structure.•Ocular and systemic condition are associated with changes in corneal biomechanics.•Changes of corneal biomechnics could be an indicator of the presence and progression of corneal diseases.
ISSN:0039-6257
1879-3304
DOI:10.1016/j.survophthal.2018.05.004