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How do i treat an irritated sclera?

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Help needed: Need to diagnose whether it is conjunctivitis, epi-scleritis or true scleritis! what looks like one may be another! implications of one diagnosis drastically different than another! best advice is to see an eyemd for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Randall Wong answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Confused: Do you mean the white part of the eyes? Are they red and irritated? The sclera is generically referred to as the white of the eye, made of a very tough type of protein. When it becomes "red, " the causes can vary; from infection, to eye pressure, to injury, dryness of the cornea, allergy, etc. While some causes may be self-limited, others could blind you. You need to get an eye examination.

Answered 5/17/2016

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