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Cornea

life science Maturity 9-11

The clear part of your eye is called the cornea.

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It sits at the very front. It helps you see by letting in light. It also keeps your eye safe. It is very sensitive to touch. Do you know why you blink fast?
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Human eye with limbal ring, anterior view.jpg

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SD-OCT Corneal Cross-Section.png
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Human eye with limbal ring, anterior view.jpg
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