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  1. What part of the eye is the cornea?

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    Dr. Anet Varghese

    Dr. Anet Varghese community pageDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of expCornea is the clear outer layer of the eye. It is the transparent part of the eye which covers the pupil and i...Read more
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    A number of conditions can affect the cornea. Among the more common corneal problems are: Appearance of arcus senilis (corneal arcus). Arcus senilis. As people get older, a white ring often develops in the periphery of the cornea. This is called arcus senilis (also called corneal arcus ), and it's the most common aging change in the cornea.

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    What is the main function of the cornea?
    The cornea is the clear dome of tissue at the front of the eye. It connects smoothly to the sclera (the white part of the eye). The cornea refracts light through the lens below it, which allows the eye to process images. Injuries to the cornea can impair a person’s vision.

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    How can you prevent injury to the cornea?
    Some corneal conditions, like corneal dystrophies, run in families. But there are steps you can take to lower your risk of corneal injuries and infections. If you wear contact lenses, always follow the instructions to clean, disinfect, and store your lenses. This can help prevent corneal infections, like keratitis.

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    How does the cornea contribute to the eye's focusing power?
    The cornea plays a key role in vision. Its main job is to help your eyes focus. The cornea has a slight curvature. As light enters your eye, the shape of the cornea refracts (bends) it. The curve helps your eye focus on objects that are close or far away.

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    Cornea - Wikipedia

    The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Along with the anterior chamber and lens, the cornea refracts light, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the eye's total optical power. In humans, the refractive power of the cornea is approximately 43 … See more

    Structure

    The cornea has unmyelinated nerve endings sensitive to touch, temperature and chemicals; a touch of the cornea causes an involuntary reflex to close the eyelid. Because transparency is of prime importance, the … See more

    Clinical significance

    The most common corneal disorders are the following:
    • Corneal abrasion – a medical condition involving the loss of the surface epithelial layer of the eye's … See more

    External links

    • Facts About The Cornea and Corneal Disease National Eye Institute (NEI) See more

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    The optical component is concerned with producing a reduced inverted image on the retina. The eye's optical system consists of not only … See more

    See also

    • Corneal pachymetry
    • Corneal reflex
    • Corneal tattooing See more

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  4. Cleveland Clinic
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