3: Cornea Flashcards
1
Q
What are the layers of the cornea?
A
Epitherlium, stroma, endothelium
2
Q
Which part of the cornea is an immunologically priveleged site?
A
Surface
3
Q
Which part of the cornea has antigen presenting cells?
A
Limbus
4
Q
How quickly should an ulcer heal due to cell movement?
A
3-5 days
5
Q
How can light pass through the cornea?
A
Collagen fibrils organised
6
Q
Which part of the cornea pumps the correct amount of water out of the stroma?
A
Endothelium
7
Q
What happens if too much water?
A
Corneal oedema
