Cornea
Description
The Cornea is the transparent, circular part of the front of the Eyeball. It contains no Blood Vessels and is extremely sensitive to Pain.
Biological Function of the Cornea
Nervous System
The Cornea is involved in the Sense of Sight - it refracts the light entering the Eye onto the Lens.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of the Cornea
Carbohydrates
Keratan Sulfate (Keratan Sulfate I form) is a structural constituent of the Cornea.
Peptides
Glutathione concentrates in the Cornea (where it exerts Antioxidant effects). [1]
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