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BASICS
Description
- Inflammation of the sclera, part of the eye's outer coat
- System(s) affected: Ocular
Epidemiology
- Predominant age: Most frequently occurs in 4th and 6th decades; mean age for all types of scleritis is 52 years
- Predominant sex: Female > Male (1.6:1)
Incidence
In 1 study, 0.08% of new patients presenting to an ophthalmology department were diagnosed with scleritis. 94% of patients have anterior scleritis; the remaining 6% have posterior.
Prevalence
Uncommon in US
Risk Factors
Individuals with autoimmune disorders are most at risk.
Etiology
- ~50% of cases of scleritis are associated with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. In 15% of cases, scleritis is the presenting manifestation of a systemic disorder, appearing 1 or more ...
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