Conjunctiva vs. Cornea

The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball.

The transparent convex anterior portion of the outer fibrous coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and the pupil and is continuous with the sclera.

(anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.

(anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

The mucous membrane which covers the external surface of the ball of the eye and the inner surface of the lids; the conjunctival membrane.

The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See Eye.

A transparent membrane covering the eyeball and under surface of the eyelid

Transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera