- A pink or purple color to the normally white part of the eye
Eye pain - Eye tenderness
Sensitivity to light Tearing of the eye
Signs and tests
An eye examination can usually diagnose the disorder. No special tests are usually necessary.
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Episcleritis Treatment
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)
