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Scleritis/Episcleritis:
Both uncommon conditions, may occur in association with autoimmune or
inflammatory conditions (e.g. RA, Wegeners, SLE, PAN or Herpes Zoster).
Differences:
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Scleritis
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Episcleritis
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Commonly affects
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in 4th to
6th decade
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Commonly affects young
adults
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Pain is deep and boring
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May have photophobia
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No blanching with
phenylephrine
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Phenylephrine 2.5% eye
drops causes blanching
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Can lead to retinal
detachment
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Benign and Self-Limited
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Episcleritis [below]
Scleritis [below]
Treatment
 | Identification of underlying disease (if not already done so) |
| Mild & non-recurrent episcleritis can be treated symptomatically
(artificial tears) and will resolve over 1-2 weeks |
| Recurrent or severe episcleritis and ALL scleritis should be managed by
opthalmologist |
Continue to:
Corneal Abrasion
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