sclerotal Synonyms
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sclerotal Meaning
Webster
sclerotal (a.)
Sclerotic.
Webster
sclerotal (n.)
The optic capsule; the sclerotic coat of the eye.
sclerotal Sentence Examples
- The sclerotal ring encircles the cornea of the eye and provides structural support.
- Sclerotal thinning in the posterior segment can lead to staphyloma formation.
- Sclerotal sutures are used to fixate intraocular lenses and repair retinal detachments.
- Scleroderma can cause thickening and inflammation of the sclerotal tissue.
- A sclerotal buckle is a surgical procedure that involves placing a band around the sclerotal ring to treat retinal detachments.
- The sclerotal canal is a pathway through the sclerotal tissue that allows for the passage of nerves and blood vessels.
- Sclerotal calcification can occur in conditions such as sarcoidosis and ocular trauma.
- Sclerotal thickness measurements can be used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as glaucoma.
- Episcleritis is an inflammation affecting the superficial layers of the sclerotal tissue.
- Sclerectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the sclerotal tissue to create a drainage pathway for intraocular fluid.
FAQs About the word sclerotal
Sclerotic., The optic capsule; the sclerotic coat of the eye.
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The sclerotal ring encircles the cornea of the eye and provides structural support.
Sclerotal thinning in the posterior segment can lead to staphyloma formation.
Sclerotal sutures are used to fixate intraocular lenses and repair retinal detachments.
Scleroderma can cause thickening and inflammation of the sclerotal tissue.
