In the anatomy of the eye, the conjunctiva (pl.: conjunctivae) is a thin mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the sclera (the white of the eye). [1] It is composed of non-keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium with goblet cells, stratified columnar epithelium and stratified cuboidal epithelium (depending on the ...

2022年10月22日 · What is the conjunctiva? The conjunctiva is a thin, clear membrane that protects your eye. It covers the inside of your eyelid and the white of your eye (the sclera). Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy.

2023年9月21日 · The conjunctiva is a thin layer of clear tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the white of the eye (sclera). This mucous membrane makes fluids to keep the eye moist, produce tears, and protect it from foreign bodies and infections.

2025年1月20日 · The conjunctiva is a thin membrane lining the inside of your eyelids (both upper and lower) and the outer portion of the sclera (white part of the eye). It doesn't cover the cornea, the clear covering on the front of the eye. The conjunctiva is very thin and practically transparent. Except for the blood vessels, all tissue underneath is visible.

2019年2月26日 · The conjunctiva is the clear, thin membrane that covers part of the front surface of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. It has two segments: Bulbar conjunctiva. This portion of the conjunctiva covers the anterior part of the sclera (the “white” of the eye).

2023年8月28日 · The conjunctiva of the eye provides protection and lubrication of the eye by the production of mucus and tears. It prevents microbial entrance into the eye and plays a role in immune surveillance. It lines the inside of the eyelids and provides a covering to the sclera. It is highly vascularized and home to extensive lymphatic vessels.

2025年1月22日 · The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent mucous membrane that covers the front surface of the eye and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. It plays a crucial role in protecting the eye by providing a smooth and moist surface, and it …

2024年10月8日 · The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent membrane that covers the front surface of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or Madras eye, [4] [5] is inflammation of the conjunctiva and the inner surface of the eyelid. [6] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [1] Swelling of the sclera may also occur. [1] ...

2023年10月30日 · The conjunctiva is a transparent mucous membrane that lines both the inner surface of the eyelids and the anterior surface of the eyeball (except the cornea). It allows the eyelid to move smoothly and freely over the eye, keeping …