Answer: The cornea and sclera are very similar in structure and are actually made of the same type of collagen. The cornea collagen is arrayed more uniformly, but more important, the cornea is very dehydrated compared to the sclera.
If the cornea hydrates, it turns white. The responsibility of the endothelium is to act as a pump and remove excess fluid from the cornea and pull it back into the aqueous.
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thank to ophthalmoogist who organised the book it is very good for me in particular
Mark iga anthony JUBA SOUTH SUDAN
Comment by MARK IGA ANTHONY — August 12, 2009 @ 4:57 am
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cornea is also avascular that why its transparent…..
Comment by Patchintero — January 30, 2010 @ 10:47 am
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