Mechanical Models of the Dynamics of Vitreous Substitutes
Joint Authors
Romano, Mario R.
Pralits, Jan O.
Isakova, Krystyna
Repetto, Rodolfo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We discuss some aspects of the fluid dynamics of vitreous substitutes in the vitreous chamber, focussing on the flow induced by rotations of the eye bulb.
We use simple, yet not trivial, theoretical models to highlight mechanical concepts that are relevant to understand the dynamics of vitreous substitutes and also to identify ideal properties for vitreous replacement fluids.
We first recall results by previous authors, showing that the maximum shear stress on the retina grows with increasing viscosity of the fluid up to a saturation value.
We then investigate how the wall shear stress changes if a thin layer of aqueous humour is present in the vitreous chamber, separating the retina from the vitreous replacement fluid.
The theoretical predictions show that the existence of a thin layer of aqueous is sufficient to substantially decrease the shear stress on the retina.
We finally discuss a theoretical model that predicts the stability conditions of the interface between the aqueous and a vitreous substitute.
We discuss the implications of this model to understand the mechanisms leading to the formation of emulsion in the vitreous chamber, showing that instability of the interface is possible in a range of parameters relevant for the human eye.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Isakova, Krystyna& Pralits, Jan O.& Repetto, Rodolfo& Romano, Mario R.. 2014. Mechanical Models of the Dynamics of Vitreous Substitutes. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489341
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Isakova, Krystyna…[et al.]. Mechanical Models of the Dynamics of Vitreous Substitutes. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489341
American Medical Association (AMA)
Isakova, Krystyna& Pralits, Jan O.& Repetto, Rodolfo& Romano, Mario R.. Mechanical Models of the Dynamics of Vitreous Substitutes. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489341
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489341