Episcleritis
Evidence: Antibody
Names
Description
Episcleritis
Episcleritis is an inflammation of the white tissue, the sclera, that surrounds most of the eye. Though scleritis is a symptom of a number of autoimmune diseases, it is suspected of being an autoimmune disease itself.
Patient Groups
Bloggers
None found.
Prevalence
US Cases: 168,000 [Honik 2013].
Typical Age of onset
Any age
Symptoms
“Bloodshot” (red) eyes
Excessive tearing (lacrimation)
Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
A hot, prickly, or gritty sensation in the eye
