Scleritis/Episcleritis

• Severe pain on eye movement and localized tenderness
• Localized injection (lateral eye)
• Deep inflammation of the sclera at the insertion of the lateral rectus muscles
• Adolescents and young adults
• May be associated with autoimmune disease
• SCLERITIS=Diffuse inflammation of the sclera, can lead to corneal thinning and globe perforation
• Treatment: REFER!
• 1st picture: Scleritis, 2nd picture episcleritis

CHLA Board Review 2005