Question 1

scleritis; i think i might have it, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to your eye MD: Scleritis is a serious condition that is usually related to a systemic disease and can lead to visual loss.  You need an accurate diagnosis and coordinated care between your ophthalmologist and your primary care doctor.

Question 2

can scleritis be easily misdiagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Particularly if it is posterior scleritis (which can mimic idiopathic orbital inflammation, orbital cellulitis, or vitritis).

Anterior scleritis can be misdiagnosed as many things as well, but common misdiagnoses may include uveitis and episcleritis.

Question 3

should i use computers if i suffer from scleritis?

Accepted Answer

No issue: What you are really asking is if you have scleritis, can you use your eyes.  There is nothing special about computer use versus any other use of the eyes.  Most cases of scleritis, unless advanced, do not significantly disturb the vision and use of computers or other use of the eyes will not cause a problem with the condition.

Question 4

anyone ever treated scleritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Scleritis is often treated with anti-inflammatory systemic medications and treatment of underlying cause if present.

Question 5

can scleritis get worse with a cold?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Scleritis seems to wax and wane on its own but anything that triggers an immune response, like getting sick, can affect it.

Question 6

scleritis-- does anyone know about what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: This can be related to rheumatic and autoimmune disease.  Many cases however seem unrelated to any other health issue.  Treatment is needed quickly and diligently.

Question 7

how does scleritis and episderitis manifest itself? can it be treated? how?

Accepted Answer

Scleritis: Episcleritis and scleritis are inflammtory conditions of the eye.  They both present as redness, but scleritis is much worse and is usually very painful.  Treatment is usually topical with eyedrops.  Both these disorders can be associated with inflammatory disorders elsewhere in the body such as inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis.  If you suspect you have either, please see an ophthalmologis.

Question 8

can a person with scleritis and uveitis wear contacts?

Accepted Answer

Best avoided: While an eye is inflammed, and under treatment, it is more susceptible to secondary infection and contact lens problems fall in this category.  So use of contacts in these circumstances should be avoided if at all possible.

Question 9

has anyone heard of a person who has scleritis and auto immune problems.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Scleritis is a known manifestation of auto-immune diseases, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 10

can you tell me more about a person who has scleritis also having other auto immune problems.?

Accepted Answer

See details: Scleritis is associated with a number of autoimmune disease, usually with those that cause arthritic issues as well such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Behcet's and anylosing spondylitis. Eye inflammation is occasionally the initial clinical manifestation of one of these diseases.

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