Scleritis
Scleritis Causes
It is usually associated with other diseases like the Rheumatoid Arthritis and Wagener's Granulomatosis.
Scleritis Definition
Scleritis is an inflammatory disease that usually targets and affect the sclera or the outer coating of the eye.
Scleritis Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made through examination by an opthalmologist by visual acuity test, slit lamp examination and CT Scans, MRI and ultrasonographies to rule out other possible causes.
Scleritis Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms include conjunctiva, redness of the sclera, pain in the eye that radiates to the temple, tearing and photopobia and visual acuity.
Scleritis Treatment
Treatment includes eye surgery to repair the damaged corneal tissue and admnistration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and antibiotics. Corticosteroids and eye solutions are also advised.