Diabetes Sclera
The sclera is the white outer wall of the eye. It is a 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 scleragives the eye its white color.
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8/20/07 #3: Any link between headaches/migraines and blue sclera?
Full Question:Hi, I was wondering if there could be any link between headaches/migraines and blue sclera (the white of the eyes) being... Read more »
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Scleritis
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Choroid
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The choroid is the layer of blood vessels and connective tissue between the sclera (white of the eye) and retina. It is part of the uvea and supplies... Read more »
Conjunctiva
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The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball (the sclera).Inflammation of the... Read more »
Choroidal dystrophies
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