Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MIMetiCO (Multiscale Integrative Approach for Corneal Biomechanics to Assess Corneal Crosslinking)

Degradation or loss of vision greatly impacts quality of life. Almost 250 million people worldwide are visually impaired, which in 2009 had an estimated economic impact of $268.8B. The shape and optical properties of the cornea are determined by the mechanical balance between...