Axisymmetric Thermal Finite Element Analysis of Effects of Intraocular Projector in the Human Eye

Autor:	John A. Stark, Craig D. Foster, Charles Q. Yu
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	Physics genetic structures Rotational symmetry General Medicine Mechanics eye diseases Finite element method law.invention medicine.anatomical_structure Projector law Thermal medicine Human eye sense organs
Zdroj:	American Journal of Undergraduate Research. 17:49-57
ISSN:	2375-8732 1536-4585
DOI:	10.33697/ajur.2020.035
Popis:	Millions of people worldwide live with corneal opacity which continues to be one of the leading causes of blindness. Corneal opacity is treatable. However, the surgical methods for treating this condition, such as corneal transplantation and keratoprosthesis, have many complications. The use of an intraocular projector is a promising approach to treat corneal blindness. Like any device using electrical power, an intraocular projection device produces heat, which could potentially damage eye tissue. Australian and international standards state that there cannot be an increase of temperature of 2 °C caused by an implanted device. In order to determine if these standards are met, a 2D axisymmetric thermal analysis of the projector in the human eye is conducted in ANSYS Workbench. With the projector operating at its maximum wattage, our analysis shows that an air gap extension within the projector will help maintain the temperature increase below 2 °C. KEYWORDS: Finite Element Analysis; Eye; Heat Dissipation; Axisymmetric; Thermal Conductivity; Internal Heat Generation; Corneal Blindness; ANSYS; Intraocular Projector
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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