Scleritis Flashcards
1
Q
Scleritis
A
inflammation of the sclera
2
Q
sign
A
extremely painful
redness
nodules can be seen
can wake up sleep due to the pain
3
Q
what condition can cause scleritis
A
rheumatoid arthritis
4
Q
investigations
A
slit lamp
5
Q
management
A
refer to ophthalmology
steroids
6
Q
how will ophthalmologists differentiate between episcleritis and scleritis
A
phenylephrine drops, will blanch on episcleritis
injected vessels will move with episcleritis
