A new, previously unknown, a layer of the cornea of ​​the human eye

Professor of ophthalmology at the University of Nottingham opened a previously unknown to science layer of the cornea of ​​the human eye.



Name of professor - Harminder Dua, so the new body will be called layer Dua. The cornea is a clear, protective lens, a conductive light and composed, as previously thought, a five layers - the outer and rear of the epithelium, Bowman's membrane, stroma and Descemet's membrane. The new layer is located between the main agent (Strom) and rear border membrane (Descemet's membrane), a thickness of 15 microns, but can withstand the pressure of two atmospheres. Discover this layer failed during the experiments on the cornea, the essence of which was her detachment of layers from one another and a detailed analysis of their membrane.





Ophthalmologists are very encouraged by the discovery of his colleagues, because it is now clear that a gidroftalmii (accumulation of fluid in the cornea) is likely to result in gaps layer Dua. In addition, doctors are hoping that the discovery and study of this body will promote the emergence of new methods for treatment of the eye, including surgical.

via factroom.ru