Chapter 6 Sclera INTRODUCTION The sclera is the fibrous outer coat of the eye—a continuation of the cornea, but, unlike the latter, nontransparent. Few conditions affect the sclera, and these are poorly understood. Episcleritis and nodular granulomatous episclerokeratitis are illustrated in this chapter. Figure 6-1 “Red eye” resulting from episcleritis. Episcleritis is an inflammation of the superficial layers of the sclera, often presumed to be immune mediated. Figure 6-2 Episcleritis in an American cocker spaniel. Figure 6-3 Episcleritis and associated corneal edema and neovascularization. (Courtesy Dr. Robert Playter.)< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue You may also needThird EyelidVitreousConjunctivaEyelidCorneaGlaucomaOptic NerveOrbit Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related Tags: Color Atlas of Canine and Feline Ophthalmology Jul 31, 2016 | Posted by admin in INTERNAL MEDICINE | Comments Off on Sclera
Chapter 6 Sclera INTRODUCTION The sclera is the fibrous outer coat of the eye—a continuation of the cornea, but, unlike the latter, nontransparent. Few conditions affect the sclera, and these are poorly understood. Episcleritis and nodular granulomatous episclerokeratitis are illustrated in this chapter. Figure 6-1 “Red eye” resulting from episcleritis. Episcleritis is an inflammation of the superficial layers of the sclera, often presumed to be immune mediated. Figure 6-2 Episcleritis in an American cocker spaniel. Figure 6-3 Episcleritis and associated corneal edema and neovascularization. (Courtesy Dr. Robert Playter.)< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue You may also needThird EyelidVitreousConjunctivaEyelidCorneaGlaucomaOptic NerveOrbit Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related
