Located or occurring around the cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eye.
From Latin circum (around) + cornea (from Latin cornea, meaning horn-like because of the cornea's translucent horn-like appearance), plus -al (adjective suffix).
Circumcorneal lesions and irritations are what optometrists look for when diagnosing contact lens-related infections, because bacteria and viruses often attack this vulnerable ring-shaped area around the eye's protective window.
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