The sclera is the fibrous layer around the eye, commonly known as the white of the eye.. It extends completely around the globe, except at the extreme anterior region, where it meets the cornea. The sclera is completely opaque, preventing light from entering the eye except through the cornea. While only 0.5 to 1.0 mm thick, the sclera is rather rigid and stiff. The stiffness of the sclera helps to protect and maintain the spherical shape of the globe. If the eye's shape is altered, it cannot properly focus patterns of light on the retina and vision becomes impaired.
In England, 25 hours of nursery-based care for under-twos cost an average of Â£108.51 in 2012-13 (compared with Â£103.19 in 2011-12). In Scotland there was a slight fall in average costs from Â£101.49 to Â£101.19. And in Wales costs were up a penny on the previous year at Â£92.36.
Map: The average cost for child care by state July 02, 2014 Child care is one of the highest budget items for a family and Massachusetts is among the least affordable states with an annual cost of $16,430, according to Child Care Aware of America. The group advocates for a high quality child care system and gathers and analyzes child care data.