Overview of Conjunctival and Scleral Disorders By Zeba A Syed, MD, Wills Eye Hospital Reviewed / Revised Apr 2023 View Patient Education Topic Resources Acute Conjunctival Chemosis The conjunctiva lines the back of the eyelids (palpebral or tarsal conjunctiva), crosses the space between the lid and the globe (forniceal conjunctiva), then folds back on itself as it spreads over the sclera to the cornea (bulbar conjunctiva).