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What is the difference between the eye lens and the cornea?

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Dr. Ilan Cohen answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Different structures: The cornea is the clear part in the front of the eye. The lens is a structure inside the eye behind the iris. Both are involved in focusing light onto the retina.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/6/2016

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