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A corneal elastic dynamic model derived from Scheimpflug imaging technology
ConclusionsThe spherical diaphragm model was able to better describe the dynamic response of the eyeball. The model analysis also provides additional corneal physiological properties that were not available through other means. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - September 9, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Po‐Jen Shih, Huei‐Jyun Cao, Chun‐Ju Huang, I‐Jong Wang, Wen‐Pin Shih, Jia‐Yush Yen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The effect of refractive error on the accommodative response gradient: a summary and update
Abstract PurposeTo give a summary of the original paper ‘The effect of refractive error on the accommodative response gradient’ published in 1986 and to present a brief overview of the most salient, subsequent findings which have appeared since then. Recent findingsIntensive and prolonged near work as a precursor to myopia has been substantiated since the original paper and is thought to contribute to the remarkable increase in the prevalence of myopia in the world which has occurred in the last 30 years, consistent with the emergence of compulsory education, computers and urbanisation. Increased accommodation has not...
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - September 3, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Michel Millodot Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Anteriorly located zonular fibres as a tool for fine regulation in accommodation
ConclusionsA newly described set of zonular fibres features the capabilities to register the tensions of the zonular fork and lens capsule. The close location and neural connection towards the circular ciliary muscle portion could provide the basis for stabilization and readjustment of focusing that serves fast and fine‐tuned accommodation and disaccommodation. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - September 1, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Cassandra M. Flügel‐Koch, Mary Ann Croft, Paul L. Kaufman, Elke Lütjen‐Drecoll Tags: Feature Issue Manuscript Source Type: research

A longitudinal study of accommodative changes in biometry during incipient presbyopia
ConclusionDespite significant age‐related structural changes in disaccommodated biometry, the change in biometry per dioptre of accommodation exerted remained invariant with age. The present study supports the Helmholtz theory of accommodation and suggests an increase in lenticular stiffness is primarily responsible for the onset of presbyopia. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - September 1, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Deborah S. Laughton, Amy L. Sheppard, Leon N. Davies Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Risk factors for myopia in a discordant monozygotic twin study
ConclusionsThis study has confirmed known environmental risk factors for myopia. These data will allow selection of discordant twins for epigenetic analysis to advance knowledge of mechanisms of refractive error development. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - September 1, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Rishi Ramessur, Katie M. Williams, Christopher J. Hammond Tags: Original Article Source Type: research