GENERAL INFORMATION The cornea is the transparent front layer of the eyeball. It is less than 1 millimeter thick and consists of several complex layers. It is the most sensitive part of the body and readily reacts to irritants or stimuli from both outside ...

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (abbreviated KCS) is a disease involving inflammation of the cornea due to dryness or, more specifically, a tear film deficiency. KCS or "dry eye" usually affects middle aged to older dogs and has been reported in cats. KCS can be ...