episcleritis

Question 1

what

Answer 1

benign, self-limiting inflammation of episclera

Question 2

episclera

Answer 2

outermost layer of sclera. just underneath conjunctiva

Question 3

assoc with

Answer 3

inflammatory conditions

• RA
• IBD

Question 4

presentation

Answer 4

acute onset unilateral symptoms 
not sore
segmental redness (patch of red) 
foreign body sensation 
dilated episcleral vessels
watery eye 
no discharge

Question 5

Mx

Answer 5

self limiting
lubricating eye drops
simle analgesia

if severe - NSIADS, topical steroid eye drops