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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...


Corneal Conditions

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...


Keratoconus

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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