Scleritis

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.