Kazakh-English Electronic Explanatory Dictionary of Ophthalmology Terms
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Limbus

The limbus of the eye marks the transition between the cornea and sclera. It is a ring-shaped area that starts off transparent by the cornea and becomes opaque near the sclera. The limbus is typically around 1-2 mm wide and helps keep the cornea healthy and clear.

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