Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 5 , Pages 836-842 , 22 March 2010

Biomechanical model of human cornea based on stromal microstructure

  • H. Studer

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics, University of Bern, Switzerland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +41316315954; fax: +41316315960.
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  • X. Larrea

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics, University of Bern, Switzerland
    • ,
  • H. Riedwyl

      Affiliations

    • ISS AG-Integrated Scientific Services, Port, Switzerland
    • ,
  • P. Büchler

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics, University of Bern, Switzerland

,Accepted 19 November 2009.

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PII: S0021-9290(09)00667-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.11.021

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 5 , Pages 836-842 , 22 March 2010

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