konjonstiva

Konjunktiva is a thin, transparent membrane that lines the outer surface of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. It is a mucous membrane that covers the sclera, the white part of the eye, and extends to the edge of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. The palpebral conjunctiva lines the inside of the eyelids, while the bulbar conjunctiva covers the front of the eyeball, excluding the cornea.

The primary function of the conjunctiva is to lubricate the eye by producing mucus and a small amount of tears, which help to keep the eye moist and comfortable. It also plays a role in protecting the eye from foreign particles and infections by trapping them in the mucus and flushing them away. The conjunctiva contains blood vessels that can become inflamed, leading to conditions like conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. It also houses goblet cells, which are responsible for producing mucin, a key component of the tear film. The conjunctiva is continuous with the skin of the eyelids at the lid margins and with the corneal epithelium at the limbus.