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Scleritis


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Alternate Names : Inflammation - Sclera

Definition

Scleritis is an inflammation of the sclera (the white outer wall of the eye).

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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Inflammation of the sclera is usually associated with infections, chemical injuries, or autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosis. Sometimes the cause is unknown.

Scleritis occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 60 and is rare in children.

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Review Date : 12/22/2002
Reviewed By : Raymond S. Douglas M.D., Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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