A coupled fluid-dynamics-heat transfer model for 3D simulations of the aqueous humor flow in the human eye

TL;DR

This paper presents a comprehensive 3D computational model that simulates the coupled fluid dynamics and heat transfer of aqueous humor flow in the human eye, aiding in understanding ocular physiology and diseases.

Contribution

It extends previous models by integrating fluid flow and heat transfer in a detailed 3D simulation of the eye's aqueous humor dynamics.

Findings

Simulates aqueous humor flow in 3D with heat transfer effects

Highlights the impact of temperature disparities on intraocular pressure

Provides a tool for studying ocular diseases like glaucoma

Abstract

Understanding human eye behavior involves intricate interactions between physical phenomena such as heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Accurate computational models are vital for comprehending ocular diseases and therapeutic interventions.This work focuses on modeling and simulating aqueous humor flow in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye, coupled with overall heat transfer.Aqueous humor dynamics regulates intraocular pressure, crucial for understanding conditions like glaucoma.Convective effects from temperature disparities also influence this flow.Extending prior research, this work develops a comprehensive three-dimensional computational model to simulate coupled fluid-dynamic-heat transfer model, thus contributing to the understanding of ocular physiology.