An abnormality in which most of the normally transparent cornea resembles the opaque sclera. ... Origin: sclero-+ G. Ophthalmos, eye ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(sklēr″of-thal´me-ә) encroachment of the sclera upon the cornea so that only a portion of the central part remains clear.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sklē′rof-thal′mē-ă Definitions: 1. An abnormality in which most of the normally transparent cornea resembles the opaque sclera.