The phrase
"to irritate the cornea" means that something is bothering the clear front part of the eye, causing discomfort or pain.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«irritate»
«cornea»
Sentences with «to irritate the cornea»
- Another inherited eye problem is entropion (often present at birth) characterized by the eyelids rolling in toward the eye causing the lashes to rub against and irritate the cornea often resulting in infection or corneal ulceration. (carrollcountytimes.com)
- Lower pressure sucks the fluid into the meniscus and away from the center, creating the black line and dry spots in the tear film that can compromise vision and irritate the cornea. (sciencedaily.com)
- Sometimes eyelashes grow where they're not supposed to, emerging from glands within the eyelid, rubbing against and irritating the cornea. (drmartybecker.com)
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