Scleritis

被引:184
作者
Okhravi, N
Odufuwa, B
McCluskey, P
Lightman, S
机构
[1] Moorfields Eye Hosp, Dept Clin Ophthalmol, Inst Ophthalmol, London EC1V 2PD, England
[2] Royal Prince Alfred Hosp, Dept Ophthalmol, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
关键词
antoimmune; episcleritis; infectious; masqnerade; necrotizing; nodular; scleritis; scleromalacia;
D O I
10.1016/j.survophthal.2005.04.001
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
Scleritis is typically a severe painful inflammatory process centered in the sclera that may involve the cornea, adjacent episclera, and underlying uvea; it poses a significant threat to vision. Careful clinical histoty taking, detailed ocular examination, appropriate investigation for ocular disease With or without underlying systemic disease, and timely intervention With the immunosuppressant when necessary, has improved the long-term outcome for patients with this disease. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页数:13
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