Episcleritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
acute onset of inflammation in the episclera of one or both eyes.
2
Q
associated conditions
A
IBD
RA
3
Q
features
A
red eye
not painful
watering
mild photophobia
4
Q
how does phenylephrine drops differentiate between episcleritis and scleritis?
A
In episcleritis phenylephrine blanches the conjunctival and episcleral vessels but not the scleral vessels
redness improves in episcleritis
5
Q
mx
A
conservative
artificial tears
