Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Supplemental Skills

The normal thickness of the central cornea is about
  1. 700 nm.
  2. 540 nm.
  3. 200 nm.
  4. 150 nm.
Explanation
Answer: B - 540 nm.

The normal thickness of the central cornea is about 540 nm-or about half a millimeter. Those with thinner corneas are at a higher risk for glaucoma.
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