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Advancing glaucoma research with multiphysics continuum mechanics modelling: Opportunities and open challenges
Daniel Sebastia-Saez1, Jinyuan Luo2, Mengqi Qin2
1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK.
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
|October 28, 2025
Summary
Mechanistic mathematical models using continuum mechanics offer new insights into glaucoma. These physics-based models improve understanding of eye fluid dynamics for better glaucoma diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computational Science
Background:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven models have advanced glaucoma treatment development.
- Physics-based models provide mechanistic insights into biological systems.
- Continuum mechanics models offer a framework for understanding complex physiological processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of mechanistic mathematical models based on continuum mechanics in glaucoma research.
- To highlight the potential of these models in addressing current challenges in glaucoma.
- To explore their application in understanding intraocular fluid dynamics and related phenomena.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on mechanistic mathematical models in glaucoma.
- Focus on continuum mechanics principles applied to ocular physiology.
- Discussion of multiphysics modeling frameworks.
Main Results:
- Mechanistic models enhance understanding of intraocular fluid dynamics under glaucomatous conditions.
- These models describe fluid flow profiles within the anterior chamber.
- Continuum mechanics models contribute to understanding mass and heat transfer in the eye.
Conclusions:
- Mechanistic continuum mechanics models are crucial for advancing glaucoma research.
- These models can inform the design and optimization of glaucoma treatments and devices.
- Future applications include patient-specific strategies for glaucoma management.
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