Cornea (Noun)
Meaning
The transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cornea, which covers about one-sixth of the eye's surface, helps to focus light entering the eye.
- A healthy cornea is essential for clear vision, and injury or disease affecting it can cause vision problems.
- The ophthalmologist examined the patient's cornea to check for any signs of damage or degeneration.
- Lasik eye surgery involves reshaping the cornea to correct vision problems related to nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
- The cornea is avascular, meaning it has no blood vessels to supply it with oxygen and nutrients.