share ailment info Cornea Traditional Cornea Transplant Types of Corneal Transplants Aniridia Keratoconus Cataract Eyelid, Tear Duct & Orbit Glaucoma Retinal Conditions Pediatric Ophthalmologist Atlanta LASIK Surgery in Atlanta Optical & Contacts Hearing Center Specialties Eye Terminology ECA Foundation Refill & Reorder Our Blog Research Cornea font size + - The cornea is the outermost part of your eye and extremely important for clear vision and overall eye health. Your cornea is a transparent covering over the front part of the eye, much like the watch crystal on your watch. It covers your iris, pupil and anterior chamber. The cornea’s job is complex; it protects your eye from foreign bodies like germs and dirt, it also helps to refract light which protects the eye from harmful amounts of ultraviolet rays. That is why a healthy cornea is vital to your vision. There are three main components of the cornea: the endothelium, the stroma and the epithelium. The epithelium provides an important protective barrier to infection. Anything that compromises the epithelium can increase the risk of corneal ulceration, such as an abrasion of the cornea, or hypoxia resulting from over-wear or sleeping in contact lenses. The endothelium is the innermost layer of the cornea and consists of a single layer of cells between your stroma and a clear fluid located in the front and rear chambers of your eye called the aqueous humor. Your endothelium acts as a pump, helping to remove water that is absorbed into your stroma. If the endothelium doesn’t work properly, your stroma can become hazy, causing your vision to become fuzzy. There are a number of things that can go wrong with your cornea and we have listed to the left some of the work that we do related to corneal diseases and corneal surgery. Want to Request Your Appointment Today? Request Appointment Our Many Locations Around the Atlanta Area Cumberland 404-351-2220 Advanced Eye 770-422-8002 Brookhaven 470-298-8553 Buckhead 404-350-1425 Fayetteville 770-719-7950 (Adult) 678-385-0377 (Pediatric) Lawrenceville 678-323-1041 (Adult) (678) 323-1041 (Pediatric) Marietta 770-424-5669 (Adult) 770-422-4055 (Pediatric) Newnan 678-673-2340 (Adult) 678-673-2340 (Pediatric) Peachtree Corners 678-781-7530 Piedmont Hospital 404-351-2220 Scottish Rite 404-255-2419 (Pediatric) Stockbridge 470-264-0840 The material contained on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. Facebook Twitter YouTube Blog Home Locations Our Atlanta Eye Doctors Contact Us Request Appointment Research Employment The Focus Patient Forms Cataract Eyelid, Tear Duct & Orbit Glaucoma Retinal Conditions LASIK Surgery in Atlanta News & Events Patient Survey Optical & Contact Hearing Center Pediatrics & Strabismus Eyecare Specialties ECA Foundation Eye Terminology Refill & Reorder © Eye Consultants 2021. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditions