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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
- conjunctival layer of bulb the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea
- 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
- scleral veins tributaries of the anterior ciliary veins that drain the sclera of the eye
- venae episclerales small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins
- 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
- episcleral veins small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins
- topical prostaglandin eyedrop a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway
- venae sclerales tributaries of the anterior ciliary veins that drain the sclera of the eye
- bulbar conjunctiva the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea