The Cornea and Corneal Disease
... What is the cornea? The cornea is the eye''s outermost layer. It is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Structure of the cornea Although the cornea is clear and seems to ...

Keratoconus
... What is keratoconus? We see through the cornea, which is the clear, central part of the front surface of the eye. Normally, the cornea has a dome shape, like a ball. Sometimes, however, the structure ...

Corneal Conditions
... The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. Along with the sclera (white of the eye), it serves as a barrier against dirt, germs, and other particles that can harm the eye’s delicate c...