scleritis Flashcards
1
Q
scleritis
A
full thickness inflammation of the sclera
not usually due to infection
2
Q
necrotising scleritis
A
most severe type of scleritis
can lead to perforation of the sclera
3
Q
assoc conditions
A
SLE RA sarcoid IBD granulomatosis with polyangitis
4
Q
features
A
acute onset severe pain red eye painful movement photophobia watery eye reduced visual acuity abnormal pupil reaction light
5
Q
Mx
A
same day referral
NSAIDs
steroids
immunosuppressants approp to underlying disease
