Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD The sclera is the white part of the eye. It is made of tough, fibrous tissue that acts as a protective covering for most of the eyeball. The sclera runs ...

It should be secured to the episclera over the pars plana with four interrupted 6-0 Vicryl® sutures, taking care to avoid perforating the thin sclera. Additional sutures can be placed to ...