Eye injury: Injury or irritation to the eye can cause the sclera to look red or bloodshot. When the sclera is damaged, it can cause pain, swelling and redness, and vision loss.

Scleral buckling is a surgical procedure used to repair a retinal detachment. Learn more about when you need it, how to prepare for the surgery, and the long-term outlook.

The sclera is the outer layer of your eye. You’ve probably heard it referred to as the “white of your eye.” It’s made up of fibrous connective tissue that covers the eyeball and surrounds ...