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Learn About Episcleritis
Episcleritis is irritation and inflammation of the episclera, a thin layer of tissue covering the white part (sclera) of the eye. It is not an infection.
Episcleritis is a common condition. In most cases the problem is mild and vision is normal.
The cause is often unknown. But, it may occur with certain diseases, such as:
- Herpes zoster virus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjögren syndrome
- Syphilis
- Tuberculosis
Symptoms include:
- A pink or purple color to the normally white part of the eye
- Eye pain
- Eye tenderness
- Sensitivity to light
- Tearing of the eye
The condition most often goes away on its own in 1 to 2 weeks. Using corticosteroid eye drops may help ease the symptoms faster.
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
Meghan Berkenstock is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Belcamp, Maryland. Dr. Berkenstock is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Episcleritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleritis, Episcleritis, Uveitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Berkenstock is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Berkenstock is currently accepting new patients.
M Health Fairview Eye Clinic - Delaware
Karen Armbrust is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Armbrust is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Episcleritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Episcleritis, Scleritis, Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Armbrust is board certified in Ophthalmology: American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2018. Dr. Armbrust is currently accepting new patients.
University Station Eye Care Clinic
Laura Kopplin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Kopplin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Episcleritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleritis, Episcleritis, Uveitis, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kopplin is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Kopplin is currently accepting new patients.
Episcleritis most often improves without treatment. However, treatment may make symptoms go away sooner.
In some cases, the condition may return. Rarely, irritation and inflammation of the white part of the eye may develop. This is called scleritis.
Contact your provider if you have symptoms of episcleritis that last for more than 2 weeks. Get checked again if your pain gets worse or you have problems with your vision.
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Published Date: July 09, 2024
Published By: Audrey Tai, DO, MS, Athena Eye Care, Mission Viejo, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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