Thickest poion of sclera is ?
Correct Answer: Posterior pole
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Posterior pole o The thickness of the sclera varies according to location : ? At the limbus, the sclera is 0.8 mm thick. Anterior to the rectus muscle inseions, it is 0.6 mm thick. Posterior to the rectus muscle inseions, it is 0.3 mm thick (Thinnest poion). At the equator, it is 0.5 to 0.8 mm thick. At the posterior pole, it is greatest than 1 mm thick.
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