| Episcleral layer | |
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| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | lamina episcleralis |
| TA98 | A15.2.02.008 |
| TA2 | 6816 |
| FMA | 58362 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera (the white of the eye).[1] It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule.[1]
A vascular plexus is found between the bulbar conjunctiva and the sclera consisting of two layers of vessels, the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels.
Clinical significance[edit]
In episcleritis, the episclera and Tenon's capsule are infiltrated with inflammatory cells.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainesville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.
- ^ Heath, G. "The episclera, sclera and conjunctiva: An overview of relevant ocular anatomy." Archived 2013-05-13 at the Wayback Machine OT. February 10, 2006.
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