Unit 10 · Effects of injuries to the cornea in the eyes

Effects of injuries to the cornea in the eyes Presentation

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Effects of Injuries to the Cornea

Refraction at the cornea · Corneal diseases · Eye donation

By the end of this class you can

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State why most refraction happens at the cornea

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List the causes of corneal injury and infection

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Explain corneal ulcer, edema and keratoconus

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Describe corneal transplantation and eye donation

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About two-thirds of the eye's focusing is done by the cornea, not by the lens.

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Presenter notes: Today we look at the clear window at the front of the eye, why it matters so much for seeing, what can go wrong with it, and how a donated cornea can give sight back.