Tenon capsule

The Tenon capsule is part of the ligament structure of the eye. It is a connective tissue-like fascia within the eye socket (orbita). The capsule separates the scleraSclera is the outer coat of the eyeball covering it from the edge of the cornea to the dura mater of the optic nerve. Together with the cornea it forms the outer coat of the eyeball and ensures the stable shape of the eye. from the fatty tissue of the orbita.