Rheological Properties and Age-Related Changes of the Human Vitreous Humor

The vitreous humor is a fragile, transparent hydrogel situated between the lens and the retina, occupying 80% of the eye's volume. Due to its viscoelastic behavior, the vitreous serves as a mechanical damper for the eye, absorbing impacts, and protecting the lens and retina. The vitreous liquef...

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Main Authors: Nguyen K. Tram, Katelyn E. Swindle-Reilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Subjects:
eye
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbioe.2018.00199/full