Numerical computational of fluid flow through a detached retina

• Main Authors: Jiann, Lim Yeou, Ismail, Zuhaila, Shafie, Sharidan, Fitt, Alistair
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: American Institute of Physics Inc. 2015
• Subjects: QA Mathematics
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/59394/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4907506

ABSTRACT In this paper, a phenomenon of fluid flow through a detached retina is studied. Rhegmatogeneous retinal detachment happens when vitreous humour flow through a detached retina. The exact mechanism of Rhegmatogeneous retinal detachment is complex and remains incomplete. To understand the fluid flow, a paradigm mathematical model is developed and is approximated by the lubrication theory. The numerical results of the velocity profile and pressure distribution are computed by using Finite Element Method. The effects of fluid mechanical on the retinal detachment is discussed and analyzed. Based on the analysis, it is found that the retinal detachment deformation affects the pressure distribution. It is important to comprehend the development of the retinal detachment so that a new treatment method can be developed.