Episcleritis
EBM Guidelines
Mar 28, 2023 • Latest change Feb 1, 2024
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Extract
- Episcleritis (inflammation of the episcleral tissue between the conjunctiva and the sclera) should be distinguished from scleritis (inflammation of the sclera) and from iritis and conjunctivitis.
- Episcleritis is more common than usual in patients with connective tissue diseases.
- Episcleritis usually resolves on its own in 1–2 weeks even without treatment.
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H15.0, H15.1, Ophthalmology, Scleritis, episclera, episcleritis, eye, sclera