Episcleritis
The conjunctiva is the clear, thin tissue that lines the inside of your eyelid and covers the white of your eye.
The sclera is the white outer layer of your eyeball.
The episclera is the layer of clear tissue between the conjunctiva and the sclera.
What is episcleritis?
Episcleritis is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of your episclera.
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Doctors don’t usually know what causes episcleritis, but it sometimes happens in people who have shingles, rheumatoid arthritis, or another health problem that causes inflammation
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You may have a small red (or sometimes yellowish) spot on your eye that can come and go
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Episcleritis usually happens in young adults, and it's more common in women than men
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Episcleritis goes away on its own, but doctors may tell you to use corticosteroid eye drops to make your symptoms go away faster
What are the symptoms of episcleritis?
How do doctors treat episcleritis?
Drugs Mentioned In This Article
| Generic Name | Select Brand Names |
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ibuprofen |
ADVIL, MOTRIN IB |
