Scleritis Flashcards
What are the classifications of scleritis
Anterior or posterior
Types of anterior sclerotic
Diffuse
Nodular
Necrotising anterior scleritis
What is the most severe form of anterior scelritis
Necrotising anterior
Can cause loss of the eye, bilateral
Affects elderly women with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis
Presentation of posterior scleritis
Serous retinal detachment
Choroidal folds
Vision loss
Painful eye movements
Most common cause of scleritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Symptoms of scleritis
Eye and orbital pain
Globe redness and tenderness
Pain can radiate to temple, face and ear
Signs of scleritis anterior
Violet-bluish hue
Vascular congestion
Redness of sclera
Scleral nodules in nodular scleritis
How to distinguish between episcleritis and scleritis
Episcleritis balances with topical phenylephrine
Treatment of scleritis
Topical NSAIDs
Corticosteroids