Corneal epithelium | |
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![]() Vertical section of human cornea from near the margin. (Waldeyer.) Magnified.
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | Epithelium anterius corneae |
MeSH | D019573 |
TA98 | A15.2.02.018 |
FMA | 58263 |
Anatomical terminology |
The corneal epithelium (epithelium corneae 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.