Abstract
The fine structure of the corneal epithelium has been investigated with particular reference to the intercellular attachment areas or desmosomes. It has been found that the desmosomes vary markedly in structure; those on the basement membrane being different from those between the wing cells, and those between the wing cells again showing differences when compared with the connections between the superficial cells. The cytoplasmic organelles of the basal cells are shown to be aggregated on the immediately posterior aspect of the nuclear membrane, an observation which may usefully be correlated with the known fact that ocular virus inclusion bodies are commonly seen as a perinuclear cap of similar outline, suggesting that certain viruses may develop more readily in the presence of such organelles. The anterior surface of the cornea is shown to possess blunt cytoplasmic protrusions, which may account for the ability of the cornea to remain moist for long periods.
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