noun
- the clear, dome-shaped front layer of the eye that covers the iris and pupil
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The cornea helps focus light into the eye.
- A scratched cornea can cause pain and blurred vision.
- The surgeon performed a cornea transplant to restore the patient’s sight.
- Contact lenses rest directly on the cornea.
- The cornea is the eye’s outermost protective layer.
- Damage to the cornea can affect vision quality.