Abstract
BackgroundThis study aims to provide an estimated dataset of lens zonule balance tension (LZBT) measurements in cataractous lenses among Chinese patients and to conduct a statistical analysis of anterior segment parameters. MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study. We included a total of 833 eyes from 833 Chinese participants aged 23–91 years who underwent cataract surgery. Anterior segment parameters were measured using swept-source anterior segment optical coherence tomography (SS-AS OCT) to calculate lens gravity (LG) and crystalline lens volume (VOL). Axial length (AL) was measured using IOL-Master 700. LZBT was calculated using force decomposition and synthesis methods. ResultsThe mean LZBT in the horizontal direction was 8.48E-05 ± 3.23E-05 N across all eyes. The LZBT in the subtemporal-supraspinal and supraspinal-temporal directions was 2 times greater than in the vertical direction. The balanced force on the suspensory ligament in the horizontal direction was twice as strong as in the vertical direction. Additionally, anterior segment parameters such as lens equivalent diameter (LE-dia), radius of the anterior lens surface curvature (RAL), radius of the posterior lens surface curvature (RPL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), iris area, iris volume, and iris thickness showed positive correlations with AL. ConclusionsAccounting for gravitational effects, we concluded that zonule force is asymmetrically distributed. Importantly, this study establishes the normal range of LZBT across different meridians using force synthesis and decomposition, offering new insights and feasibility for studying suspensory ligament biomechanics.
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