corneal apex

apex, corneal 

The most anterior point of the cornea when the eye is in the primary position (Fig. A15). It does not automatically coincide with any common reference point (e.g. line of sight). See apical bearing; apical clearance; optical zone of cornea; primary position.enlarge picture" >Fig. A15 Palpebral aperture PA and corneal apex CAenlarge pictureFig. A15 Palpebral aperture PA and corneal apex CA