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Simulating the Mechanics of Lens Accommodation via a Manual Lens Stretcher
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Simulating the Mechanics of Lens Accommodation via a Manual Lens Stretcher

Simulating the Mechanics of Lens Accommodation via a Manual Lens Stretcher

DOI:
10.3791/57162-v

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05:14 min

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February 23, 2018

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1Fischell Department of Bioengineering,University of Maryland, 2Bioniko Consulting LLC

Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:36Eye Sample Dissection and Lens Mounting
  • 02:13Lens Measurement and Data Analysis
  • 03:37Results: Representative Lens Radius Analysis Before and After Manual Lens Stretcher Stretching
  • 04:09Conclusion

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We present an efficient method of studying lens accommodation by using a manual lens stretcher. The protocol mimics physiological accommodation by pulling the zonules connected around the lens capsule, thereby, stretching the lens.

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Keywords: Lens AccommodationLens BiomechanicsOcular BiomechanicsManual Lens StretcherLens StretchingLens ImagingLens MeasurementLens ExtractionZonulesVitreousForcepsRazor BladeScissorsShoe BottomsPlate CaseWrenchPost-processing

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