Episcleritis
| Episcleritis | |
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| Term | Episcleritis |
| Short definition | episcleritis (EH-pih-skleh-RY-tis) A condition in which the thin layer of tissue covering the sclera (the white part of the eye) becomes inflamed. The cause is usually unknown, but it can occur in certain inflammatory diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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episcleritis - (pronounced) (EH-pih-skleh-RY-tis) A condition in which the thin layer of tissue covering the sclera (the white part of the eye) becomes inflamed. The cause is usually unknown, but it can occur in certain inflammatory diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Signs and symptoms include redness, swelling, tenderness, mild eye pain, and sensitivity to light. Episcleritis does not usually affect vision and often goes away without treatment. Also called bulbar conjunctivitis
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