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Conjunctiva vs. Cornea: What's the Difference?

Conjunctiva and Cornea Definitions

Conjunctiva

The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball.

Cornea

The transparent convex anterior portion of the outer fibrous coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and the pupil and is continuous with the sclera.

Conjunctiva

(anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.
Bulbar conjunctiva

Cornea

(anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

Conjunctiva

The mucous membrane which covers the external surface of the ball of the eye and the inner surface of the lids; the conjunctival membrane.
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Cornea

The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See Eye.

Conjunctiva

A transparent membrane covering the eyeball and under surface of the eyelid

Cornea

Transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera

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