Abstract
Assessing the biomechanical properties of the cornea in vivo is important for predicting the outcome of refractive surgery, and for controlling the risk of postoperative complications. In this study, we examined the impact of corneal mechanical properties (nonlinearity and anisotropy) on the inverse solution of corneal material parameters based on the non-contact tonometry (“air puff”) test. Finite element models with different constitutive models (linear-elastic, isotropic hyperelastic, and fiber-dependent) were established to simulate the non-contact tonometry test. The results showed that the corneal nonlinear mechanical property and fiber distribution had significant effects on the corneal deflection profile. These findings may help in constructing an appropriate inverse solution strategy when using the inverse finite element method and in identifying individual differences in the corneal matrix shear modulus and fiber stiffness.
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