Question

What is Lamina cribrosa ?

Answer 1

Lamina cribrosa:

1. Lamina cribrosa is a mesh-like structure that is composed of nerve fibers.
2. The nerve fibers forming the optic nerve of the eye, exit the eye through a small hole in the sclera, leading to the formation of lamina cribrosa.
3. Lamina cribrosa is formed by a multilayered network of collagen fibers.
4. Lamina cribrosa forms the bottom of the optic nerve.
5. The displacement of Lamina cribrosa is a cause of nerve damage in glaucoma patients.