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In pterygium, which layer of cornea is involved most often

A
Epithelium
B
Endothelium
C
Bowman's layer
D
Descemet's membrane
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- C. Bowman's layerPterygium is a growth from conjunctiva, In cornea, it involves Bowman's layer."Corneal involvement in pterygia includes infiltration of Bowman's layer, a strong layer of collagen directly beneath the corneal epithelium. Disruption of Bowman's layer leads to scarring.Pterygium is a degenerative and hyperplastic condition of conjunctiva.

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