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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
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What is conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis is one of the most common and treatable eye infections in
children and adults. Often called "pink eye," it is an inflammation of
the conjunctiva, the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid. This tissue
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When the mucus membrane that covers the outer surface of the eyeball (the
conjunctiva) gets red and irritated, the condition is known as conjunctivitis.
"Pink eye" is a type of conjunctivitis that many children experience.
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