Scleritis

Scleritis is a disorder in which the outer surface of the eye becomes severely inflamed. The sclera is the outer protective layer of the eye. In scleritis, the scleral tissue becomes inflamed and red. The condition can be very painful.

There are certain diseases that have an increase in the incidence of scleritis:

·      Wegener’s disease

·      Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

·      Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Treatment of scleritis focuses on fighting the inflammation before it can cause permanent damage and meditation also required for scleritis.

To know more you can read the article published on Healthline.

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