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cornea: see eye eye, organ of vision and light perception. In humans the eye is of the camera type, with an iris diaphragm and variable focusing, or accommodation. Other types of eye are the simple eye, found in many invertebrates, and the compound eye, found in insects and many ..... Click the link for more information. . cornea the convex transparent membrane that forms the anterior covering of the eyeball and is continuous with the sclera cornea [′kȯr·nē·ə] (anatomy) The transparent anterior portion of the outer coat of the vertebrate eye covering the iris and the pupil. (invertebrate zoology) The outer transparent portion of each ommatidium of a compound eye. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Developed by German engineers, the Allegretto Wave system maintains the natural shape of patients' corneas, resulting in sharper vision both in daylight and dim conditions. Japanese researchers have repaired the corneas in four people whose vision had been nearly wiped out by eye disease. County Coroner's Office's questionable practice of harvesting - and selling - corneas from autopsied corpses. |
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