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Episcleritis



External and internal eye anatomy
External and internal eye anatomy


Episcleritis

Treatment:

The inflammation usually runs its course without treatment in 1 to 2 weeks. Treatment with corticosteroid eye drops may shorten the course of the symptoms.


Expectations (prognosis):

Episcleritis usually improves without treatment. Treatment may shorten its duration.


Complications:
  • Relapses often occur
  • Rarely, scleritis may develop

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of episcleritis persist beyond two weeks. Patients with episcleritis should be re-evaluated if pain worsens or if vision decreases.




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