Episcleritis is irritation and inflammation of the episclera, a thin layer of tissue covering the white part (sclera) of the eye. It occurs without an infection.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Episcleritis is a common condition that is usually mild.
The cause is usually unknown, but it may occur with certain diseases, such as:
Herpes zoster Rheumatoid arthritis Sjogren syndrome - Syphilis
Tuberculosis
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Episcleritis Symptoms
Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
