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Episcleral layer

 

The loose, highly vascular connective tissue on the surface of the sclera; blends with Tenon's capsule.

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Episcleral layer
Latin lamina episcleralis

The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera[1]. It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule[1].

Vascular plexus between the conjunctiva and the sclera consisting of two layers of vessels, the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels.

Clinical significance

In episcleritis, the episclera and Tenon's capsule are infiltrated with inflammatory cells [2].

References

  1. ^ a b Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.
  2. ^ Heath, G. "The episclera, sclera and conjunctiva: An overview of relevant ocular anatomy." OT. February 10, 2006.

 
 

 

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