scleral ring


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scle·ral ring

the appearance of the sclera adjacent to the optic disc when the retinal pigment epithelium does not extend to the optic nerve.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

scle·ral ring

(skērăl ring)
Scleral appearance adjacent to the optic disc when retinal pigment epithelium does not extend to the optic nerve.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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