episcleritis /epi·scle·ri·tis/ (-sklĕ-ri´tis) inflammation of the episcleral and adjacent tissues.
episcleritis
ep·i·scle·ri·tis ( p  -skl -r  ts)n. Inflammation of the episcleral tissue. |
episcleritis
[ep′isklərī′tis]
inflammation of the outermost layers of the sclera and the tissues overlying its posterior parts.
episcleritis
inflammation of the episclera and adjacent tissues.
nodular granulomatous episcleritis
see nodular fasciitis.
episcleritis
Inflammation of the episclera. It is a benign, self-limiting, frequently recurring condition that typically affects adults. The disease is characterized by redness (usually in one quadrant of the globe) and varying degrees of discomfort. There are two types of episcleritis: simple which is the most common and nodular which is localized to one area of the globe forming a nodule. Simple episcleritis usually subsides spontaneously within 1-2 weeks while the nodular type usually takes longer. If the discomfort is intense topical corticosteroids may be used (Fig. E4). See dellen; scleritis.
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Fig. E4 Simple episcleritis
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