sclera
/ˈsklɪrə/
noun
- The white outer layer of the eyeball that helps protect the eye and maintain its shape.
- The sclera gives the eye its white color and is covered by a thin, clear membrane.
- The doctor examined the patient's sclera for signs of jaundice.
- When you rub your eyes too hard, the blood vessels in the sclera can become visible.