Simulation of air-bag impact on an eye with transsclerally fixated posterior chamber intraocular lens using finite element analysis

Abstract

In an eye with a transsclerally fixated posterior chamber IOL, severe ocular trauma can be caused by an air bag at high velocity. Small individuals such as elderly women are at greater risk for air-bag ocular injury. Further research on modifying air-bag design and deployment is important to minimize the risk for ocular injury.