Eye anatomy
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Eye anatomy
The mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface is called the conjunctiva. In a healthy eye, the conjunctiva is clear and colorless.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Donald Sproule, MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | December 13, 2005 |
| Last updated: | December 13, 2005 |
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| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Donald Sproule, MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine |
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