A Computer-Based Model for Studying the Effects of Lasers on the Retina

• Published in: 2010 Seventh International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations pp. 432 - 437
• Main Authors: Fink, Pamela K, Xioawen Zhu, Ryan, Sandra, Ibekwe, Lisa, Denton, Michael L, Oliver, Jeffrey
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01-04-2010
• Subjects: biological modeling; Biological processes; Biological system modeling; Computer simulation; In vitro; In vivo; Knowledge acquisition; knowledge diagrams; Laser modes; Organizing; qualitative modeling; Retina; Software engineering
• ISBN: 9781424462704; 1424462703
• DOI: 10.1109/ITNG.2010.179

A computer-based model has been developed to explore the effects of lasers on the eye. The model was developed using a technique known as BioFusion®, which embodies a software engineering and knowledge acquisition methodology. The technique provides a formal means for developing a model by gathering, organizing, analyzing, documenting, synthesizing, and implementing the vast amount of knowledge needed about a biological process into a working computer simulation. The resulting PC-based model can then be used to explore questions in an in silico environment, and to work synergistically with in vitro and in vivo experiments.