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The cornea is the transparent portion of the outer surface of the eye, through the cornea enters the light. Keratitis (collective noun for a number of diseases in wich the cornea becomes inflamed) has multiple causes, and there are several forms of keratitis, like photokeratis. That is a (painful) eye condition caused by exposure of insufficiently protected eyes to the UV rays. There are also some other forms of keratitis, wich you can find on the internet, books, etc.
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What is a clear protective layer at the front of the eye called?
The clear part of the eye is called the cornea. It is the front section of the eye that is a covering for eye parts like the iris and anterior chamber.
How does the thickness of the cornea compare to the thickness of the sclera?
The sclera is double the thickness of the cornea. The center of the cornea is thinnest, followed by the periphery, then sclera.
What is the transparent outer layer of the eye called?
Sclera
What is the anterior portion of the eye?
The Sclera of the eye is the outermost layer which gives the white colour to the white part of the eye. Posteriorly it is continuous with the outer surrounding of the optic nerve called the Dural Sheeth. At the front the sclera is a a bulbous, clear section called the Cornea. This is the anteriormost part of the eye and thus of the sclera.Could possibly be allergy related. T. Stevens-Shook, FNPIm sure that it is the CorneacorneaCorneathe cornea
What is Aspherical distortion of light through the cornea is called?
The aspherical distortion of light through the cornea is called an astigmatism. It is caused by having an uneven cornea.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the sclera and cornea?
Keratoscleritis is inflammation of the sclera and cornea.
What is Keratoconjunctivitis?
Inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye
What is a chemical burn keratitis of the cornea?
inflammation of the cornea with a bacteria!
What is the correct spelling of corneiritis?
The term for inflammation of the eye's cornea is corneitis.
What is the medical term meaning dilation of the iris?
Iritis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the iris.
What are the symptoms of disciform keratitis?
clouding and deep, disc-shaped swelling of the cornea and by inflammation of the iris
What is xerophhthalmia?
xerophthalmia (noun) - abnormal dryness of conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation, typically associated with vitamin A deficiency.
What part of the eye shows temporary inflammation as redness seen in a person's eyes when in a smoke-filled environment A Retina B Conjunctiva C Iris D Lens E Fovea G Cornea?
inflammation of the "conjunctiva"
What disorders are caused by herpes simplex keratitis?
chronic inflammation of the cornea; development of tiny blood vessels in the eye; scarring; loss of vision; glaucoma
What can cause inflammation bacteria viral or fungus in the cornea?
Theoretically, it could be caused by any one of the three, but in fact, it is almost always caused by a virus.
What does the cornea do and what is it for?
what is the cornea and what does it do
What causes the cornea of your eye to become red and hurt when you blink?
I believe it is a sty. A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretory glands of the eyelids. It sometimes causes, because you get dirt in your eye. I don't think it would be a sty. More than likely it is a cornea ulcer. You should see your local optomatrist.
