[A 3-D capsular bag model for describing biomechanical properties of neu intraocular lenses].
BACKGROUND
This study quantified the geometric deformation of the capsular bag following implantation of various intraocular lenses (IOL) using a three-dimensional capsular bag model made of silicone caoutchouc.


METHODS
After implantation of 13 different IOLs (polymethylmethacrylate, silicone acrygel) into the artificial bag, the induced capsular bag deformation was measured and analyzed. The posterior space between IOL and capsule was examined by ultrasonographic biomicroscopy.


RESULTS
Polymethylmethacrylate IOLs with C-haptic design induced a greater deformation of the capsular bag than silicone lenses; however, both types showed a larger gap posterior to the IOL than acrygel lenses. Acrygel IOLs with different haptic design revealed only minimal deformation with close contact posteriorly.


CONCLUSIONS
The presented three-dimensional model simulates the biomechanical and geometrical parameters of the vital capsular bag. Further investigations may determine a correlation of close posterior IOL contact and lens epithelial cell progression.
Beck
R
R
Universitäts-Augenklinik Rostock.
Pfeiffer
K
K
Stave
J
J
Guthoff
R
R
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers