What Does The Whites Of The Eyes Reveal About Your Health?
The study of the whites of the eyes is called Sclerology. The white outer layer of the eyeball is called the Sclera. The sclera or whites of the eye functions as the supporting wall of the eyeball. It helps to maintain the eyeball's shape and protects it from injury. Muscles attached to the sclera help move the eyeball up and down and right and left. The sclera is covered by conjunctiva, which are clear mucus membranes that keeps your eye lubricated. A healthy sclera should be white. If it becomes yellow or discoloured, an underlying condition may be present. The following are some reasons why your sclera may turn colour: Severe shortage of Vitamin C is indicated via inflamed capillaries or even burst capillaries that are visible in...