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Normal anatomy



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Normal anatomy


The cornea is the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris. It is also the main light bending part of the eye.

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Review Date: 8/22/2008
Reviewed By: Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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