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Scleritis can be classified as anterior scleritis and posterior scleritis. Anterior scleritis is the most common variety, accounting for about 98% of the cases. It is of two types : Non-necrotising and necrotising. Non-necrotising scleritis is the most common, and is further classified into diffuse and nodular type based on morphology.
Episcleritis is a benign, self-limiting condition, meaning patients recover without any treatment. Most cases of episcleritis resolve within 7–10 days. [2] The nodular type is more aggressive and takes longer to resolve. [2] Although rare, some cases may progress to scleritis. [13]
Management includes assessing whether emergency action (including referral) is needed, or whether treatment can be accomplished without additional resources. Slit lamp examination is invaluable in diagnosis but initial assessment can be performed using a careful history, testing vision ( visual acuity ), and carrying out a penlight examination .
Declining due to improved treatment of strep throat [30] Kawasaki disease: Coronary arteries: Unknown Probable 20 per 100,000 children under age 5 [31] Giant cell arteritis: Large and medium arteries, can affect coronary arteries None specific Confirmed 200 per 100,000 (over age 50) [32] [33] Takayasu's arteritis: Large arteries, including the ...
Giant cell arteritis should be considered in an older person with jaw claudication, temporal pain, and tiredness. [8] Placing the person on steroids might save both their vision and decrease their risk of stroke. [9]
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Scleritis is a serious inflammatory disease of the sclera causing redness of the sclera often progressing to purple. Yellowing or a light green color of the sclera is a visual symptom of jaundice. In cases of osteogenesis imperfecta, the sclera may appear to have a blue tint, more pronounced than the slight blue tint seen in children.