: the transparent part of the coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior see eye illustration
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For anyone who’s been lucky enough not to experience it, snow blindness—technically called ultraviolet (UV) keratitis—happens when your corneas are exposed to too much ultraviolet light, which reflects off snow.
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Kristin Canning, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
Keratoconus: Anyone diagnosed with keratoconus, in which the normally round cornea bulges forward in the shape of a cone, will not be able to undergo LASIK, as this will further weaken the already unstable tissue.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
It is also found in bones, cartilage, and teeth and even fills out the cornea, which is present in the crystalline form.4
Many healthcare professionals use collagen to treat wounds, close grafts, heal tooth extraction sites, and improve recovery.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Her organs, including her kidneys, liver and corneas, were donated, according to a statement issued by Chania General Hospital.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Kristin Canning, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
Keratoconus: Anyone diagnosed with keratoconus, in which the normally round cornea bulges forward in the shape of a cone, will not be able to undergo LASIK, as this will further weaken the already unstable tissue.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
It is also found in bones, cartilage, and teeth and even fills out the cornea, which is present in the crystalline form.4
Many healthcare professionals use collagen to treat wounds, close grafts, heal tooth extraction sites, and improve recovery.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Her organs, including her kidneys, liver and corneas, were donated, according to a statement issued by Chania General Hospital.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Cornea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornea. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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