Kazakh-English Electronic Explanatory Dictionary of Ophthalmology Terms
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A corneal erosion

A corneal erosion Happens when the top layer of the cornea (the epithelium) comes loose and pulls away from the Bowman's layer underneath. The cornea is the clear multilayered dome at the front of the eye. It's very sensitive, so even a small erosion can be painful.

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