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The '''episclera''' is the outermost layer of the [[sclera]]<ref name="Cassin">Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. ''Dictionary of Eye Terminology''. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.</ref>. It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to [[Tenon's capsule]]<ref name="Cassin"/>. | The '''episclera''' is the outermost layer of the [[sclera]]<ref name="Cassin">Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. ''Dictionary of Eye Terminology''. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.</ref>. It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to [[Tenon's capsule]]<ref name="Cassin"/>. | ||
In [[episcleritis]], the episclera and Tenon's capsule are infiltrated with inflammatory cells | In [[episcleritis]], the episclera and Tenon's capsule are infiltrated with inflammatory cells <ref>Heath, G. [http://www.optometry.co.uk/files/2968dcb27c990328d028d328b5c649b5_CETheath-10206.pdf "The episclera, sclera and conjunctiva: An overview of relevant ocular anatomy."] ''OT''. February 10, 2006.</ref>. | ||
<ref>Heath, G. [http://www.optometry.co.uk/files/2968dcb27c990328d028d328b5c649b5_CETheath-10206.pdf "The episclera, sclera and conjunctiva: An overview of relevant ocular anatomy."] ''OT''. February 10, 2006.</ref>. | |||
The episclera is a Vascular plexus that lies between the conjunctiva and the sclera and consists of two layers of vessels: the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels. | The episclera is a Vascular plexus that lies between the conjunctiva and the sclera and consists of two layers of vessels: the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels. | ||
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Revision as of 19:06, 25 February 2009
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].
In episcleritis, the episclera and Tenon's capsule are infiltrated with inflammatory cells [2].
The episclera is a Vascular plexus that lies between the conjunctiva and the sclera and consists of two layers of vessels: the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.
- ↑ Heath, G. "The episclera, sclera and conjunctiva: An overview of relevant ocular anatomy." OT. February 10, 2006.