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Anatomy of the Eye (cont.)

Conjunctiva

The conjunctiva is a thin, clear layer of skin covering the front of the eye, including the sclera and the inside of the eyelids. The conjunctiva keeps bacteria and foreign material from getting behind the eye.



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