Cornea: The Skin of the Eye Have you ever had something go into your eye and be quite painful? That's probably because it had hit the cornea. The cornea is a transparent tissue that covers the pupil and iris. It is densely packed with nerves. So, when your eye gets scratched or when something gets into your eye, such as a little bit of shampoo, or dust/dirt, your eye becomes irritated very quickly. Just like our skin, the cornea I can get disrupted leading to it becoming less smooth. Whether it is a scratch or gets significantly dry, the cornea can repair itself quickly. Sometimes, it can only take about two to three days to fully repair itself. However, it is important to see an optometrist to make sure the cornea is on the right track to repairing itself. We can point you to the right sort of eyedrops and/ or other solutions to get your eyes feeling back to normal. Nanthi, Evolve Optometry Shop G03, Village Centre, Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7339587 Cornea : The Skin of the Eye Have you ever had something go into your eye and be quite painful ? That's probably because it had hit the cornea . The cornea is a transparent tissue that covers the pupil and iris . It is densely packed with nerves . So , when your eye gets scratched or when something gets into your eye , such as a little bit of shampoo , or dust / dirt , your eye becomes irritated very quickly . Just like our skin , the cornea I can get disrupted leading to it becoming less smooth . Whether it is a scratch or gets significantly dry , the cornea can repair itself quickly . Sometimes , it can only take about two to three days to fully repair itself . However , it is important to see an optometrist to make sure the cornea is on the right track to repairing itself . We can point you to the right sort of eyedrops and / or other solutions to get your eyes feeling back to normal . Nanthi , Evolve Optometry Shop G03 , Village Centre , Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7339587