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nounthe whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering and protection of the eyeball
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Definition that contains sclera
- cornea the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
- choroid a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye
- scleritis inflammation of the sclera
- sclerotic of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball
- adrenergic agonist eyedrop a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor and increasing its drainage through the uveoscleral pathway
- bulbar conjunctiva the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea
- choroid coat a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye
- conjunctival layer of bulb the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea
- episcleral veins small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins
- episcleritis inflammation of the sclera of the eye