Viscoelastic properties of a corneal stromal model measured by surface acoustic wave optical coherence elastography (SAW-OCE)

Yilong Zhang, Kanheng Zhou, Zhihong Huang, Chunhui Li

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Abstract

viscoelastic properties of the cornea are mainly provided by the stromal layer, acting as the important parameters to diagnose corneal diseases and access the effectiveness of surgery and treatment. In this study, collagen-based hydrogels incorporated with keratocytes were reconstructed to mimic the human cornea stroma. An air-pulse-based surface acoustic wave optical coherence elastography (SAW-OCE) was used to examine the changes in the viscoelastic properties of the hydrogels with different initial collagen concentrations of 3, 5, 7 mg/ml over 7 days. The results showed that the hydrogels with a lower initial collagen concentration had a greater increase in the elastic modulus and the viscosity with the culturing time. Moreover, the SAW-OCE estimated viscoelasticity of the no cell hydrogels on day 1 was validated with the outcomes from plate compression, ramp-hold relaxation test.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780738112091
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2021
Event2021 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2021 - Virtual, Online, China
Duration: 11 Sept 201116 Sept 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISSN (Print)1948-5719

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityVirtual, Online
Period11/09/1116/09/11

Keywords

  • air-pulse system
  • corneal stromal model
  • optical coherence elastography (OCE)
  • surface acoustic wave (SAW)
  • viscoelastic properties

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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