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What Causes Scleritis?
Scleritis is an inflammation of the sclera (the white outer wall of the eye).
Alternative Names
Inflammation - sclera
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Inflammation of the sclera is usually associated with autoimmune diseases such as
Scleritis occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 60 and is rare in children.
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