Episcleritis & scleritis Flashcards
1
Q
inflammatory disorders associated with episcleritis
A
- rheumatoid arthritis
- IBD
2
Q
is there pain or discharge in episcleritis
A
no
3
Q
typical symptoms of episcleritis
A
- segmental redness
- foreign body sensation
- dilated episcleral vessels
- watering of eye
4
Q
episcleritis is self-limiting in
A
1-4 weeks
5
Q
these meds can be offered in episcleritis
A
- analgesia
- cold compresses
- safetynet
- NSAIDS
6
Q
are scleritis & episcleritis caused by infection
A
no
7
Q
significant complications of scleritis that can lead to visual impairment
A
- necrotising scleritis
- perforation of sclera
8
Q
associated systemic conditions with scleritis
A
- RA
- SLE
- IBD
- sarcoidosis
- granulomatosis with polyangiitis
9
Q
acute onset of symptoms in scleritis
A
- severe pain
- pain with eye movement
- photophobia
- eye watering
- reduced visual acuity
- abnormal pupil reaction to light
- tenderness to palpation of eye
10
Q
mx options scleritis
A
- NSAIDs
- steroids
- immunosuppression
