Clinical characteristics and ocular complications of patients with scleritis in Japanese

ConclusionAutoimmune diseases were present in 26% of patients. One-third of patients with anterior necrotizing scleritis or posterior scleritis experienced decreased vision, mostly due to secondary glaucoma and optic neuritis. Therefore, controlling intraocular pressure by methods such as administration of steroid-sparing immunosuppressive medication and appropriate treatment for posterior scleritis are essential for scleritis treatment.
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research