Corneal reflex
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corneal-reflex-264-10325453
title:
Corneal reflex
text:
The corneal reflex, also known as the blink reflex or eyelid reflex, is an involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea (such as by touching or by a foreign body), though it could result from any peripheral stimulus. Stimulation should elicit both a direct and consensual response (response of the opposite eye). The reflex occurs at a rapid rate of 0.1 seconds. The purpose of this reflex is to protect the eyes from foreign bodies and bright lights (the latter known as
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description:
Involuntary blinking of the eyelids
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_reflex
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date modified:
2023-10-20T18:42:21Z
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