Understanding the Cornea: A Marvel of the Human Eye

Today, I want to share something fascinating about one of my favorite parts of the eye. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye, and it's the very first place where light enters our eye, allowing us to see clearly. But beyond its role in vision, the cornea is an extraordinary part of our anatomy for a few other reasons.

The Cornea's Unique Sensitivity

The cornea is the most highly innervated tissue in the entire human body. Meaning it has more nerve endings than any other part of us. It's an incredible generator of pain, something we’re acutely aware of whenever we get anything in our eyes.

To give you a sense of just how sensitive it is, the cornea's nerve endings are 40 times more dense th...