Episcleritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is episcleritis?
A
Acute onset of inflammation in the episcleral of one or both eyes.
2
Q
What is the episcleral?
A
Outermost layer of the sclera, underneath the conjunctiva.
3
Q
What is episcleritis associated with?
A
Rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
4
Q
How does episcleritis present?
A
Red eye
Not painful but can be mild pain/irritation
Segmental redness
Watering
Foreign body sensation
Dilated episcleral vessels
5
Q
What is not present in someone with episcleritis?
A
Discharge
6
Q
What is episcleritis not caused by?
A
Infection
7
Q
How does episcleritis usually take to resolve?
A
1-4 weeks
Self-limiting condition
8
Q
What can be used to help symptoms?
A
Lubricating eye drops
9
Q
What can be used to differentiate between episcleritis and scleritis?
A
Phenylephrine drops
