That pressure can damage delicate tissues in the eye, especially the retina. (country-oaks.vet)
This is especially important in delicate tissues like the eye (leading to detached retina and blindness) or the brain (resulting in stroke = cerebral vascular accidents). (cathealth.com)
The engineers say the new material could be used in medicine to support delicate tissues or in industry to protect valuable sensors. (sciencedaily.com)