HealthAugust 28, 2026
uveoscleral
YOO-vee-oh-SKLER-uhl
Definition
Relating to the pathway in the eye that allows fluid to drain through the uvea and the sclera, helping to control intraocular pressure.
Etymology
The word combines 'uvea,' from the Latin 'uva' meaning 'grape' (describing the layer's appearance), and 'sclera,' from the Greek 'skleros' meaning 'hard,' referring to the tough outer layer of the eye.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe one of the biological mechanisms by which the new drug K-911 reduces eye pressure, specifically by increasing fluid outflow.
FDA to review Kowa Pharmaceuticals’ NDA for glaucoma eye drop K-911
Read the full article ↗Pharmaceutical Technology