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Episcleritis

Is a benign, self-limiting inflammatory disease affecting part of the eye called the episclera. The episclera is a thin layer of tissue that lies between the conjunctiva and the connective tissue layer that forms the white of the eye (sclera).

Symptoms:

Acute onset of redness with discomfort (more gradual in nodular episcleritis).
May present late, as symptoms mild.
Discomfort, grittiness, aching in or around the eye. Very rarely, marked pain.
40% bilateral.
Localised or diffuse red eye.
Watering and occasional mild photophobia.
No other associated ocular symptoms.
No discharge other than watering.
Visual acuity normal.

Preliminary plan:

Ophthalmologist appointment
Complete blood count
Urinalysis
Blood test:
- Urea (BUN)
- Creatinine
- C-reactive protein
- Rheumatoid factor
- Antistreptolisin O (ASL-O)
- Glucose
- Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Potassium Sodium Chlorine (K, Na, Cl) (blood)
Ophtalmocromoscopy
Diplopia test (double vision)
Eccentricity angle test
Convergence test
Autorefractometry (narrow pupil)
Exophthalmometry
Adaptation study
Gramstained smear bacterioscopy - eye swab
Microflora culture and sensitivity test (eye swab)