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Abrasión Corneana

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La córnea es la capa transparente en la parte frontal del ojo. Protege su ojo del polvo y los gérmenes y ayuda a filtrar los dañinos rayos ultravioletas, o UV. La córnea también ayuda a enfocar la luz que entra a su ojo. La córnea está hecha de proteínas fuertes, pero puede lastimarse. Una cortadura o un rasguño leves, llamados abrasiones, suelen ser algo menor. Pero una abrasión fuerte o una punción en la córnea pueden ser cosas muy graves, y pueden afectarle la visión. Constituyen emergencias médicas.

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