Proteoglycan Contribution to the Mechanical Behavior of the Porcine Posterior Sclera

Studies describing the mechanical properties of the sclera can be found in the literature ^1–10, including studies on healthy, pathophysiological and aging scleral tissue from different species and tested under various loading conditions. However, none was found to specifically address the role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) components in the mechanical behavior of the sclera.