Viscoelastic Characterization of Extraocular Z-Myotomy [Eye Movements, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Neuro-Ophthalmology]

Conclusions. The parallel fiber structure results in low shear force transfer across EOM width, explaining the biomechanics of Z-myotomy. Z-myotomy progressively reduces force transmission to an asymptotic minimum for less than 60% surgical dose, with no further reduction for greater amounts of surgery. Equivalence to EOM specimens having regular cross-sections permits viscoelastic biomechanical characterization of Z-myotomy specimens with irregular cross-sections.
Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Eye Movements, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Neuro-Ophthalmology Source Type: research