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What is the cornea?
The cornea is the eye's
outermost layer. It is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of
the eye.
Structure of the cornea
Although the cornea is clear and seems to lack substance, it is
actually a highly or... |
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The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. Along with the
sclera (white of the eye), the cornea serves as a barrier against dirt, germs, and other
particles that can harm the eye’s delicate components. The cornea is also
capable of fi... |
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What is keratoconus?
We see through the cornea, which is the clear, central part of the front
surface of the eye. Normally, the cornea has a dome shape, like a ball.
Sometimes, however, the structure of the cornea is just not strong enough to
hold th... |
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