Our current research topics include:
- Biomechanics of IOLs
- Development of an internet platform for the collection of IOL data as well as the results of cataract surgeries and for the
calculation of individually optimized IOL constants - Effects of corneal support implants (INTACS) and corneal crosslinking in keratoconus on corneal tomography and biomechanics
- Additive manufacturing of polymer optics with high refractive indices
Characterization of corneal donor tissue using optical coherence tomography
The aim is to develop a method to identify pathological donor corneas and those after refractive surgery tomographically with a non-contact method.
For this purpose, a three-dimensional optical coherence tomography of the donor corneas is performes in the cell culture bottle. The evaluation of the generated volume data with MATLAB provides the radii of curvature, conical constants and the central corneal thickness based on edge detection of the front and rear surfaces of the donor cornea. Furthermore, the geometric properties of the donor corneas should provide information about the feasibility of a "harmonization" between donor and recipient tomography. To do this, the donor tissue is rotated in a simulated manner in the recipient bed and the angle with the least amount of elevation and offset is determined.
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Contact details of the Institute of Experimental Ophthalmology
Saarland University
Kirrberger Street 100
Building 22
66424 Homburg/Saar
