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Sclera
Schematic diagram of the human eye en
Schematic diagram of the human eye.
Latin '
Gray's subject #225 1006
System
MeSH A09.371.784
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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.

Diseases and disorders[]

Main article: List of eye 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.

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References[]

  1. Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.

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