Term Name:	episcleral layer of eyeball
Synonyms:	lamina episcleralis
Definition:	The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera. It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule. A vascular plexus is found between the conjunctiva and the sclera consisting of two layers of vessels, the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0010292]