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Table 4 Values of iris obtained by the simulation of high and normal IOP with the gravity in −Y and −X directions

From: Fluid and structure coupling analysis of the interaction between aqueous humor and iris

Iris elasticity modulus (Pa)

Equivalent stress (MPa)

Equivalent strain

Total deformations (mm)

(a) In the horizontal position

IOP = 27 mmHg

  27,000

1.0005e−3

0.037056

0.33917

  32,400

1.0005e−3

0.03088

0.28264

  54,000

1.0005e−3

0.018528

0.16959

IOP = 13.5 mmHg

  27,000

1.4602e−3

0.035289

0.3597

  32,400

1.4602e−3

0.029407

0.29975

  54,000

1.4602e−3

0.017644

0.17985

(b) In the vertical direction

IOP = 27 mmHg

  27,000

9.999e−4

0.037033

0.33869

  32,400

9.999e−4

0.030861

0.28224

  54,000

9.999e−4

0.018517

0.169853

IOP = 13.5 mmHg

  27,000

9.7102e−4

0.035964

0.3671

  32,400

9.7102e−4

0.02997

0.30591

  54,000

9.7102e−4

0.017982

0.18555