Lincoln, NE
A 58-year-old female asked:
Does the cornea get thinner with age?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Usually not: Aging does affect the inner lining which helps thin out the cornea by keeping it free of excess fluid. When this lining, uncommonly fortunately, gets less capable then the cornea thickens - not a good thing as it becomes less transparent.
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Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
No: The cornea does not get thicker or thinner with age.
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Last updated Jul 5, 2013
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