noun
- plural of sclera; the tough white outer layers of the eyeballs
Usage: medical/anatomical term
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s scleras for signs of jaundice.
- Yellow discoloration of the scleras can indicate liver problems.
- The scleras protect the inner structures of the eyes.
- Both scleras appeared healthy and white during the eye exam.
- Inflammation can cause redness in the scleras.
- The ophthalmologist noted small blood vessels visible in the scleras.