title: A mechanical model for radial keratotomy: toward a predictive capability.
abstract: A detailed three-dimensional finite element model for radial keratotomy has been developed. The model includes the full load-bearing tunic of the eye and employs realistic geometry. Incisions are modeled explicitly, and material parameters are obtained from in vivo data. Calculated results obtained with the model are compared with data from two independent medical studies on radial keratotomy.
authors.affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM 87545.
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Wray
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Best
authors.forename: L Y
authors.initials: LY
authors.lastname: Cheng
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003315:Cornea / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007646:Keratotomy, Radial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012590:Sclera / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular; D016474:Weight-Bearing