cornea and sclera

[catlover]

I really couldn't find the exact thread to post this ? in. But my question is == what is the difference between the cornea and the sclera.

[irish eyes]

I really couldn't find the exact thread to post this ? in. But my question is == what is the difference between the cornea and the sclera.

Youtube explains this far better than I can.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfuAR...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXqi-_xjA8

Sclera
This is the white / opaque part that protects the eye from possible injury & disease.

Cornea
Only covers the iris and it allows light into the eye