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Cornea

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outer surface at the front of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. It is the eye's first refractive element, providing a large share of the focusing power needed to form a sharp image on the retina, and it must remain transparent and smoothly curved to do so. …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 18× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-0436 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outer surface at the front of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. It is the eye's first refractive element, providing a large share of the focusing power needed to form a sharp image on the retina, and it must remain transparent and smoothly curved to do so. Composed of several distinct layers, the cornea also protects the inner eye from injury and infection. Within Ophthalmic Science, the cornea is studied across diagnosis, disease, and surgery. Research on corneal crosslinking explores technology for delivering ultraviolet-A light energy to strengthen the cornea in keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea progressively thins and distorts. Work on conjunctival resection for refractory corneal ulceration addresses surgical management of corneal surface disease, while studies of astigmatism and corneal incisions examine how corneal shape influences refraction and how it can be modified. Investigations spanning cataract surgery, intraocular lens design, and ocular surface conditions further connect the cornea to the wider practice of eye care. As the eye's principal refractive surface, the cornea is central to both vision and ocular health. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to the cornea.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Eye Exam in the Virtual World: A Pilot Study

Chen Ying-LingCorresponding author
University of Tennessee Space Institute, 411 B. H. Goethert Parkway, Tullahoma.
Exact topic Ophthalmic Science Cited by 1 doi:10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-17-1479
2019

Femtosecond Laser in Cataract Surgery: What Makes it Worth it? or not?

Stonecipher KarlCorresponding author
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina, Medical Director, The Laser Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, Medical Director, Physicians Protocol, Medical Director, Laser Defined Vision
Exact topic Ophthalmic Science doi:10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-18-2494

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 18 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cornea, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Ophthalmic Science (ISSN 2470-0436).

Journal editorial board
Argyrios Tzamalis · GREECE Brian M. DeBroff · United States Emanuela Interlandi · Italy

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.