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The sclera is the white, hard part of the eyeball. The sclera formed from connective tissue functions to maintain the shape of the eyeball and protect important parts in the eye, such as the retina and the lens of the eye. The sclera is covered by the conjunctiva, which is a clear mucous membrane that functions to lubricate the eyes. Sklera consists of: Episklera, which is a loose connective tissue that is located just below the conjunctiva. Sklera, the white part of the eye. Lamina fusca, which consists of elastic fibers and is in the inner layers of the eyeball. In addition to giving shape and maintaining the structure of the eyeball, the sclera also has other functions, namely to protect the inside of the eye from injury and exposure to foreign objects. The eye sclera is also the place where the eye muscles attach, thus allowing the eyeball to move. Disorders that often occur in the sclera If not taken care of their health, sclera can experience various disorders that int...

Scleritis is inflammation that occurs in the sclera or the white part of the eyeball. This disease cannot be considered trivial. If it is not treated properly right away, scleritis can cause severe eye damage, even blindness. Sclera is the outer layer of the eye that is white and hard. This part of the eye is composed of connective tissue fibers. The sclera extends from the edge of the cornea to the optic nerve located behind the eye. Causes and Risk Factors for Scleritis in the Eye The cause of scleritis is generally not clearly known, but it is often associated with inflammation that occurs in the body. This inflammation can be caused by autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, there are several risk factors that can increase a person to develop scleritis. Some risk factors for scleritis include: 40-50 years old. Female sex. Suffering from connective tissue diseases, such as vasculitis. Having eye infection. Have experienced eye injury. H...