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Avetisov S.E.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Disease;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Shitikova A.V.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Avetisov K.S.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Disease

Anatomical, morphological and biomechanical aspects of accommodation

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Avetisov S.E., Shitikova A.V., Avetisov K.S.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2022;138(4): 117‑125

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2022138041117

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ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL ASPECTS OF ACCOMMODATION
ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL ASPECTS OF ACCOMMODATION

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Avetisov SE, Shitikova AV, Avetisov KS. Anatomical, morphological and biomechanical aspects of accommodation. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2022;138(4):117‑125. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma2022138041117

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Abstract:

The article reviews the findings on the anatomy, morphological and biomechanical features of the accommodation apparatus. Modern methods of imaging and biometry confirm the validity of the Helmholtz lenticular theory of accommodation, according to which its mechanism involves three main components: the ciliary body, the zonular fibres and the lens capsule, the lens itself. Based on this, there is certain interest in studying the degree of participation of each of these components in the development of age-related changes in accommodation (presbyopia).

Keywords:

accommodation
ciliary body
crystalline lens
zonular fibres
lens capsule

Authors:

Avetisov S.E.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Disease;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Shitikova A.V.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Avetisov K.S.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Disease

Received:

03.02.2022

Accepted:

23.02.2022

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