31. Inflammation may also involve the white part of the eye ( sclera ), a condition called episcleritis. 32. An encircling band is a thin silicone band sewn around the circumference of the sclera of the eye. 33. The sclera is involved in two-thirds of cases ( causing an increased risk of glaucoma ). 34. The cornea separated each lens, and the sclera on each lens terminated on top of each cornea. 35. In words like " sclera " and " sclerosis " it means " hard " after the Greek. 36. Soft lenses may be placed on the sclera ( white of the eye ) and then slid into place. 37. Sometimes, small nodules are present within the episclera, which move slightly over the sclera with gentle pressure. 38. When the pterygium is removed, the tissue that covers the sclera known as the Tenons layer is also removed. 39. Auto-grafting covers the bare sclera with conjunctival tissue that is surgically removed from an area of healthy conjunctiva. 40. That self-tissue is then transplanted to the bare sclera and is fixated using sutures or tissue adhesive.
