Scleritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is scleritis
A
Infective or inflammatory change of the sclera that is sight threatening
Anterior most common
Rarely posterior including serous retinal detachment
2
Q
How does scleritis present?
A
Gradual onset piercing unilateral eye pain with globe tenderness
Diffuse or localised
Scleral
3
Q
Risk factors?
A
IBD
Rheumatoid
Polyangiitis with granulomatosis
4
Q
Treatment
A
NSAIDs
+/- steroids 1mg/kg pred lololol
If PolyangGran = mycophenolate
Sometimes cyclosporine
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