Sclera
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| Schematic diagram of the human eye. | |
| Gray's | subject #225 1006 |
| Artery | anterior ciliary arteries |
| MeSH | Sclera |
The sclera is the opaque (usually white), fibrous, protective layer of the eye containing collagen and elastic fibers.[1] In children, it is thinner and shows some of the underlying pigment, appearing slightly blue. In the old, however, fatty deposits on the sclera can make it appear slightly yellow.
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[edit] Diseases and disorders
There are some diseases like scleritis that cause partial blindness. These diseases produce a dark vertical line through the eye sight which cause less than 100% visibility.
[edit] Additional images
 Interior of anterior half of bulb of eye. |
 The terminal portion of the optic nerve and its entrance into the eyeball, in horizontal section. |
 The interior of the posterior half of the left eyeball. |
[edit] References
- ^ Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.
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Fibrous tunic: Conjunctiva | Sclera | Cornea | Schlemm's canal | Trabecular meshwork
Uvea: Choroid (Ciliary processes) | Iris | Pupil | Ciliary body
Retina : Macula | Fovea | Optic disc
Anterior segment (Anterior chamber, Aqueous humour, Posterior chamber, Lens) | Posterior segment (Vitreous humour, Zonular fibers, Zonule of Zinn )
