adjective
- relating to or affecting the sclera (the white outer layer of the eyeball)
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor examined the scleral tissue for signs of inflammation.
- Scleral lenses cover a larger portion of the eye than regular contact lenses.
- The patient showed scleral yellowing, indicating possible liver problems.
- Scleral buckling is a surgical procedure used to treat retinal detachment.
- The ophthalmologist noted some scleral thinning in the elderly patient.
- Scleral show occurs when white space is visible below the iris.