Mechanical properties of the optic nerve head

Junfei Tong; Linxia Gu

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102174-3.00003-6

Mechanical properties of the optic nerve head

Junfei Tong, Linxia Gu

Mechanical & Materials Engineering

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Abstract

Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, is characterized by gradual and progressive damage to the optic nerve. The portion of the optic nerve clinically visible on examination is referred to as the optic nerve head (ONH), which is exposed to both intraocular pressure and intracranial pressure. The biomechanical environment of the ONH has been correlated with the development of glaucoma. This review summarizes the material characterizations of major components in ONH and elucidates the role of aging, treatment, and testing approaches on the mechanical behaviors.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Mechanical Behaviour of Biomaterials
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	67-82
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9780081021743
ISBN (Print)	9780081021750
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102174-3.00003-6
State	Published - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

Biomechanics
Dura mater
Lamina cribrosa
Material test
Sclera

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Engineering
General Materials Science

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