MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The sclera is the white outer coating of the eye. It is tough, fibrous tissue that extends from the cornea (the clear front section of the eye) to the optic nerve at the back of the eye. The sclera gives the eyeball its white color. The cornea and sclera are made of the same type of collagen fibers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The white layer of the eye that covers most of the outside of the eyeball. Anatomy of the eye, showing the outside and inside of the eye including the eyelid, pupil, sclera, iris, cornea, lens, ciliary body, retina, choroid, vitreous humor, and optic nerve.

Detailed explanation-3: -The white part of the eye, called the sclera, is a protective layer that covers more than 80% of the eyeball’s surface. A healthy sclera is white.

Detailed explanation-4: -The fibrous outer layer of the eye is made up of the cornea and sclera. The sclera is the opaque white posterior part of this outer layer. It protects the inner eye contents and gives structural integrity to the eye.

Detailed explanation-5: -Scleritis can cause significant eye damage, including partial to complete vision loss. When vision loss does occur, it’s usually the result of necrotizing scleritis. There’s a risk that scleritis will come back despite treatment.