page_title: Corneal epithelium
hierarchical_section_title: Corneal epithelium
context_page_description: The corneal epithelium is made up of epithelial tissue and covers the front of the cornea. It acts as a barrier to protect the cornea, resisting the free flow of fluids from the tears, and prevents bacteria from entering the epithelium and corneal stroma.
context_section_description: The corneal epithelium (epithelium corneæ anterior layer) is made up of epithelial tissue and covers the front of the cornea. It acts as a barrier to protect the cornea, resisting the free flow of fluids from the tears, and prevents bacteria from entering the epithelium and corneal stroma.
caption: Vertical section of human cornea from near the margin. (Waldeyer.) Magnified. EpitheliumAnterior elastic laminasubstantia propriaPosterior elastic laminaEndothelium of the anterior chamberOblique fibers in the anterior layer of the substantia propriaLamellæ, the fibers of which are cut across, producing a dotted appearanceCorneal corpuscles appearing fusiform in sectionLamellæ, the fibers of which are cut longitudinallyTransition to the sclera, with more distinct fibrillation, and surmounted by a thicker epitheliumSmall blood vessels cut across near the margin of the cornea
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