Examining ATI Wisdom Booklets: Booklet 3 – Medical Paralyzed Eyelids

Last updated on: August 29, 2016 at 5:30 pm by Suzanne Titkemeyer

This is a much better diagram since including the definitions of the parts of the eye makes it much easier to figure out what the pointers are trying to show.
I can understand the appeal of trying to identify the conjunctiva and the sclera in this picture. I really can. The problem is that the conjunctiva is clear and overlays the sclera. In other words, you can’t see the conjunctiva in this diagram.
I love that the author felt compelled to explain that we have four eyelids. That’s a factoid that I’ve never thought about before, but could have figured out from common senses – or by using a mirror and counting if I was feeling confused.

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