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.
Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey 2013 x â¢ Childminding costs are more expensive per week than day nursery costs (Â£161 compared to Â£154 respectively). This is a trend which has continued since 2011. â¢ As with last yearâs survey, the highest average full-time childcare costs are in counties Antrim and Down.orthern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey 2013 7 â¢ Breaking the costs down by childcare type, County Down now has the highest day nursery costs (Â£160 per week). For the first time since 2010 the costs in County Down have exceeded those found in County Antrim (Â£159).