Scleritis
Evidence: Unconfirmed
Names
Description
Scleritis
Episcleritis (subtype)
Scleritis is an inflammation of the white tissue, the sclera, that surrounds most of the eye. Though scleritis is a symptom of a number of autoimmune diseases, it is suspected of being an autoimmune disease itself.
Patient Groups
Bloggers
None found.
Prevalence
US Cases: 16,000 [Honik 2013].
Typical Age of onset
Childhood - Age 3 (childhood cases usually last less than a year)
Adult - 35
Symptoms
Severe eye pain, especially if it does not respond to pain relievers
Excessive tearing (lacrimation)
Blurry vision
Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
“Bloodshot” (red) eyes
