Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Patient Services and Education

A layman’s term for sclera is
  1. eye color.
  2. white of the eye.
  3. cross-eyed.
  4. pink eye.
Explanation
Answer: B - white of the eye.

A layman’s term for sclera is the white of the eye. Using colloquial terms that the patient may be more familiar with, instead of medical jargon, will help the patient feel more comfortable and help them better understand the situation.
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