Wrap a stack of tortillas in damp paper towels or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap in plastic wrap or place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent). Microwave until warm and flexible, about 1 minute. (Photograph by Christopher Testani).
The sclera is the part of the eye commonly known as the âwhite.â It forms the supporting wall of the eyeball, and is continuous with the clear cornea. The sclera is covered by the conjunctiva, a clear mucus membrane that helps lubricate the eye. It is thickest in the area surrounding the optic nerve.
is the outermost layer and is a tough, fibrous tissue that serves as the protective shield we commonly call the whites of the eye.. the sclera contains a specialized portion called the _________ (window of the eye), which contains no blood vessels and is transparent to allow light rays to pass into the eye.