Conjunctival Epithelium

The conjunctival epithelium is a non-keratinized, stratified columnar epithelium that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the sclera. The conjunctiva contains goblet cells that secrete mucin, which generates the moisture that covers the surface of the eye and allows the eyelids to open and close easily. The conjunctival epithelium can be distinguished from the corneal epithelium by the expression of different cytokeratins, mucins and by the presence of glycocalix.