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cornea and corneal disease  

Definition

  • The cornea is the transparent and protective front part of the eye that allows light to pass through to the retina. With help from the lens, the cornea refracts light and allows the eye to focus. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Cornea and Corneal Disease]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-DS2RHQF8-B

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