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The cornea consists of three layers: the outer epithelium which provides protection against infection, injury, and desiccation; the central stroma which consists of fibers that provide strength; and the inner endothelium which contains cells that pump fluid out of the cornea to maintain transparency.
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Koplin, R.S., Wu, E.I., Ritterband, D.C., Seedor, J.A. (2013). Self-Assessment Test Corneal Surgery. In: The Scrub's Bible. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5644-5_26
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