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2004 Series - March 16, 2004
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Lecture 42 of 50 NEXT»
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| The cornea is said to be the "window" of the eye. We observe the cornea each time we examine a patient. How much do we know about this structure of the eye? |
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The cornea has: |
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a. 5 layers, the second of which is Bowman's
b. 4 layers, the deepest of which is Descemet's
c. an epithelial covering which is not capable of regeneration
d. a higher water content than adjacent sclera
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The cornea has a refractive power: |
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a. greater than the lens
b. capable of producing astigmatism in certain conditions
c. decreasing as the cornea flattens
d. all of the above
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The normal cornea has: |
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a. abundant blood vessels seen only with high magnification
b. rich sensory innervation
c. the ability to regenerate Bowman's membrane
d. none of the above |
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