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Ocular Fluid Dynamics

Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging Techniques, and Mathematical Modeling

Birkhäuser
  • Promotes understanding of three interdisciplinary approaches to studying the eye: experimental methods, data-driven modeling, and physically-based modeling
  • Provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in modeling ocular fluid dynamics
  • Offers a truly collaborative approach to ophthalmology, with chapters written by mathematicians, engineers, clinical scientists, and more

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Mathematical and Physical Modeling Principles of Complex Biological Systems

      • Riccardo Sacco, Giovanna Guidoboni, Aurelio Giancarlo Mauri
      Pages 3-20
  3. Blood

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 21-21
    2. Vascular Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

      • Daniele Prada, Alon Harris, Giovanna Guidoboni, Lucas Rowe, Alice Chandra Verticchio-Vercellin, Sunu Mathew
      Pages 23-45
    3. Pathological Consequences of Vascular Alterations in the Eye

      • Daniele Prada, L. Rowe, A. Hajrasouliha, T. Ciulla, I. Januleviciene, G. Chiaravalli et al.
      Pages 47-70
    4. Mathematical Modeling of Blood Flow in the Eye

      • Julia Arciero, Lucia Carichino, Simone Cassani, Giovanna Guidoboni
      Pages 101-157
  4. Aqueous Humor

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 159-159
    2. Changes in Parameters of Aqueous Humor Dynamics Throughout Life

      • Carol B. Toris, George Tye, Padmanabhan Pattabiraman
      Pages 161-190
    3. Aqueous Humor Dynamics and Its Influence on Glaucoma

      • Frances Meier-Gibbons, Marc Töteberg-Harms
      Pages 191-213
    4. Approaches to Aqueous Humor Outflow Imaging

      • Jenna Tauber, Larry Kagemann
      Pages 215-225
    5. Mathematical Models of Aqueous Production, Flow and Drainage

      • Mariia Dvoriashyna, Jan O. Pralits, Jennifer H. Tweedy, Rodolfo Repetto
      Pages 227-263
  5. Vitreous Humor

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 265-265
    2. Vitreous Physiology

      • Gian Paolo Giuliari, Peter Bracha, A. Bailey Sperry, Thomas Ciulla
      Pages 267-275
    3. Vitreous Pathology

      • Peter Bracha, Gian Paolo Giuliari, Thomas A. Ciulla
      Pages 277-287
    4. Vitreous Imaging

      • Adam T. Chin, Caroline R. Baumal
      Pages 289-302
    5. Mathematical Models of Vitreous Humour Dynamics and Retinal Detachment

      • Rodolfo Repetto, Mariia Dvoriashyna
      Pages 303-325
  6. Tear Film

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 327-327
    2. The Tear Film: Anatomy and Physiology

      • Vikram Paranjpe, Lam Phung, Anat Galor
      Pages 329-345

About this book

The chapters in this contributed volume showcase current theoretical approaches in the modeling of ocular fluid dynamics in health and disease. By including chapters written by experts from a variety of fields, this volume will help foster a genuinely collaborative spirit between clinical and research scientists. It vividly illustrates the advantages of clinical and experimental methods, data-driven modeling, and physically-based modeling, while also detailing the limitations of each approach. Blood, aqueous humor, vitreous humor, tear film, and cerebrospinal fluid each have a section dedicated to their anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions, imaging techniques, and mathematical modeling. Because each fluid receives a thorough analysis from experts in their respective fields, this volume stands out among the existing ophthalmology literature.


Ocular Fluid Dynamics is ideal for current and future graduate students in applied mathematicsand ophthalmology who wish to explore the field by investigating open questions, experimental technologies, and mathematical models. It will also be a valuable resource for researchers in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, chemistry, ophthalmology, and more.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Math Sciences, Indiana University – Purdue University I, Indianapolis, USA

    Giovanna Guidoboni

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA

    Alon Harris

  • Department of Mathematics, Polytechnic University of Milan, Milan, Italy

    Riccardo Sacco

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eBook USD 129.00
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  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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