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The sclera is the outer covering of the eyeball. It is the part that is visible as the "white of the eye." The sclera is white because it is made of collagen, which is a white protein that comprises most of the body's connective tissues.
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The sclera is white because it contains a dense network of collagen fibers that give it strength and structure. This collagen network also scatters and reflects light, giving the appearance of whiteness. Additionally, the white color helps to protect the delicate internal structures of the eye by reflecting excess light away.
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The white part of the eye is called?
The white of the eye is called the Sclera.
The dense fibrous connective tissue of eye called?
If you are working the April 12 NYT crossword puzzle, I believe the answer is sclera
What is the tough white coating of the eye?
The tough white coating of the eye is called the sclera.
What is anicteric?
white sclera
The white part of eyes?
sclera
What is anicteric sclerae?
white sclera
How can your sclera turn back white?
If your sclera used to be white but no longer are it may indicate a problem. The only way to fix it is to reverse the problem causing the discoloration.If the sclera is white but you can see prominent blood vessels ( "blood shot" ) then Visine can help.
The part of the eye is also known as the white of the eye?
The sclera is commonly called the whites of the eye.
What is the white Bart of the eye called?
sclera
What is the white area of your eyes called?
That is the Sclera.
What is the white part of the outer layer?
Sclera
What the white part of an eyeball called?
Sclera
