Aim: To assess and compare the changes in shape of encapsulated biconvex structures undergoing equatorial traction with those changes reported in the human lens during accommodation.
Methods: Equatorial traction was applied to several different biconvex structures: air, water, and gel filled mylar and rubber balloons and spherical vesicles. In the vesicles, traction was applied externally, using optical tweezers, or from within, by the assembly of encapsulated microtubules. The shape changes were recorded photographically and the change in central radius of curvature of water filled mylar balloons was quantified.
Results: Whenever an outward equatorial force was applied to the long axis of long oval biconvex objects, where the minor to major axis ratio was
Conclusions: All biconvex structures that have been studied demonstrate similar shape changes in response to equatorial traction. This effect is independent of capsular thickness. The consistent observation of this physical change in the configuration of biconvex structures in response to outward equatorial force suggests that this may be a universal response of biconvex structures, also applicable to the human lens undergoing accommodation.
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