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Scleritis
Scleritis is an inflammation of the sclera (the white outer wall of the eye).
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Symptoms
Eye pain that is severe; Red patches on the normally white part of the eye; Blurred vision; Sensitivity to light - very...
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Causes
Inflammation of the sclera is usually associated with infections, chemical injuries, or autoimmune diseases such as rhe...
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Tests
Eye examination; Physical examination and blood tests to search for or to rule out underlying causes.
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Treatments
Corticosteroid eye drops help reduce the inflammation. Sometimes corticosteroids pills are taken by mouth. Newer, non-s...
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Drugs
azathioprine
cyclophosphamide
predniSONE
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Risk Factors
Age over 30
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Reiter's Syndrome
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Complications
Scleritis returns; Side effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy; Untreated, perforation of the eyeball may occur, l...
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Prevention
There is no preventive treatment for most cases. Patients with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis may nee...
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Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider or ophthalmologist if you have symptoms of scleritis.
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