Scleritis
Abstract
Scleritis is typically a severe painful inflammatory process centered in the sclera that may involve the cornea, adjacent episclera, and underlying uvea; it poses a significant threat to vision. Careful clinical history taking, detailed ocular examination, appropriate investigation for ocular disease with or without underlying systemic disease, and timely intervention with the use of immunosuppressant drugs when necessary, has improved the long-term outcome for patients with this disease.
Key words: autoimmune, episcleritis, infectious, masquerade, necrotizing, nodular, scleritis, scleromalacia
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The authors reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article.
PII: S0039-6257(05)00039-1
doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2005.04.001
© 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
