eye disorders
Scleritis
Introduction
Scleritis is severe, destructive inflammation of the sclera (the tough, white, fiber layer covering the eye) that may threaten vision. Scleritis sometimes occurs in people who have a bodywide inflammatory disease. The main symptom is a deep, painful ache in the eye. Sometimes imaging tests are done to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment typically begins with corticosteroids. Scleritis is most common among women aged 30 to 50. In one third of cases, it affects both eyes. Scleritis may accompany Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) , 