The cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye, plays several important roles in eye health. It covers the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the pupil (the black dot in the center of the iris where light enters the eye), shielding the inner eye from environmental hazards. It also allows light to enter the eye and directs it toward the retina, the part of your eye that turns light into signals that the brain interprets as vision. Without a properly shaped cornea, your vision will not be clear.

You might take your corneas for granted unless you have a problem with them, however. One such problem is a torn cornea, also known as a corneal laceration. A torn cornea is a deeper injury to the cornea that may involve a partial or full-thickness tear or cut. It is more seriou

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