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What is the significance of the episcleral arterial circle in the cornea?
What is the significance of the episcleral arterial circle in the cornea?
Supplies blood via artery-artery anastomosis
Why is the corneal stroma considered immune to neovascularization?
Why is the corneal stroma considered immune to neovascularization?
Unknown cause
What is the source of nutrition for the avascular stroma of the cornea?
What is the source of nutrition for the avascular stroma of the cornea?
Adjacent structures above (episclera) and below (choroid)
How does the blood flow in the cornea remain constant despite changes in globe pressure?
How does the blood flow in the cornea remain constant despite changes in globe pressure?
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What can lead to blood flow oscillation and stagnation in the cornea?
What can lead to blood flow oscillation and stagnation in the cornea?
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