Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications
Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
Strabismus affects approximately 2–5% of the general population [1]. Primary treatment is (strabismus) surgery but current methods result in approximately 36% of patients undergoing reoperation within 5 years [2]. One factor proposed to contribute towards reoperation is insufficient force applied to extraocular muscles during surgery. Excessive force triggers the oculocardiac reflex (OCR) which lowers heart rate by >20%[3]
Advisor
Linixia Gu, Pengfei Dong
Publication Date
4-24-2026
Recommended Citation
Barnhart, Asa; Burger, Niko; Carrelo-Creque, Patricia; and Fonseca, Kristie, "OcuSensus: Real-Time Force Detection Strabismus Hook" (2026). Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications. 38.
https://repository.fit.edu/bces_student/38