Conjunctival epithelium is -
High-Yield Explanation
Epithelium. The layer of epithelial cells in conjunctiva varies from region to region and in its different pas as follows: Marginal conjunctiva has 5-layered stratified squamous type of epithelium. Tarsal conjunctiva has 2-layered epithelium: superficial layer of cylindrical cells and a deep layer of flat cells. Fornix and bulbar conjunctiva have 3-layered epithelium: a superficial layer of cylindrical cells, middle layer of polyhedral cells and a deep layer of cuboidal cells. Limbal conjunctiva has again many layered (5 to 6) stratified squamous epithelium. REF : AK KHURANA COMPREHENSIVE OPHTALMOLOGY,E4,Page-52