Detour – Sclerology

Detour – Sclerology

The ‘detour’ Sclerology marking is a sign of neoplasm development. In this sclera image the detour is showing in the parathyroid area (located medially from the caruncle and toward the upper eyelid), with the lower line crossing over the wavy line located...
Healing – Sclerology

Healing – Sclerology

When the body heals itself, or surgery takes place, the lines or markings showing the congested area of the body in the sclera will also fade, eventually disappearing. The only Sclerology markings that will not fade that have been present in your sclera from a very...
Cholesterol Ring – Sclerology

Cholesterol Ring – Sclerology

The ‘cholesterol ring’ Sclerology marking represents negative cholesterol levels, or elevated LDL (bad cholesterol) levels in the body. It presents as a discoloured ring around the outer edge of the iris, and is commonly seen in the elderly, as well as...
Labyrinth (Fungi) – Sclerology

Labyrinth (Fungi) – Sclerology

The ‘labyrinth’ Sclerology marking in this lateral sclera image may be difficult to see with an untrained eye, however, once you have identified it it should jump right out at you! The labyrinth marking is an indication of systemic fungal infection, and...
Viral Lines – Sclerology

Viral Lines – Sclerology

‘Viral lines’ Sclerology marking present as two or three fine, mostly straightish, lines in the sclera. The above sclera image of a right medial quadrant has many viral lines showing in the conjunctiva. They can be currently active, past, or laying...