Development of Predictive Models for Ocular Injuries in Athletes Using Computational Biomechanics

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on the development and validation of computational and predictive models for ocular injuries in athletes, aiming to bridge the gap between biomechanical simulations, experimental findings, and clinical practice. We seek to highlight how computational biomechanics can improve our understanding, prevention, and management of sports-related eye trauma.

The scope of this Special Issue includes studies employing finite element analysis, multiscale and multiphysics modeling, data-driven or AI-assisted approaches, and experimental and clinical validation of predictive models. We encourage contributions from researchers across the fields of biomechanics, ophthalmology, sports medicine, biomedical engineering, and materials science.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

Computational modeling of ocular impact and deformation mechanics;

Prediction and quantification of sports-related ocular injury risks;

AI-based and data-driven methods for injury threshold estimation;

Experimental validation of biomechanical and computational models;

Simulation-guided design of protective eyewear and helmets;

Modeling of ocular tissue response and damage under dynamic loading;

Translational and clinical applications of computational biomechanics in ophthalmology.

With this Special Issue, we aim to advance predictive, personalized, and preventive approaches to ocular trauma, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for safer sports participation and improved ocular protection strategies.

Dr. Reza Razaghi
Guest Editor

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