Anatomy and physiology of the cornea.
Journal Article (Review)
The importance of the cornea to the ocular structure and visual system is often overlooked because of the cornea's unassuming transparent nature. The cornea lacks the neurobiological sophistication of the retina and the dynamic movement of the lens; yet, without its clarity, the eye would not be able to perform its necessary functions. The complexity of structure and function necessary to maintain such elegant simplicity is the wonder that draws us to one of the most important components of our visual system.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- DelMonte, DW; Kim, T
Published Date
- March 2011
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 37 / 3
Start / End Page
- 588 - 598
PubMed ID
- 21333881
Pubmed Central ID
- 21333881
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1873-4502
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0886-3350
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.12.037
Language
- eng