ocular surface region

eye surface

The integrated unit (of the eye) that consists of the conjunctiva, the corneal surface, and the ocular mucosal adnexa including the lid margins and the meibomian gland openings, the lacrimal glands and the lacrimal drainage system, all which are critical to maintain ocular surface integrity and provide protection from external antigens and pathogenic microorganisms.

Type Gland
Parent Structure organ subunit
Latin Name eye surface

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ocular surface region?
The integrated unit (of the eye) that consists of the conjunctiva, the corneal surface, and the ocular mucosal adnexa including the lid margins and the meibomian gland openings, the lacrimal glands and the lacrimal drainage system, all which are critical to maintain ocular surface integrity and prov
What is the Latin name for the ocular surface region?
The Latin name for the ocular surface region is eye surface.

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