Incidence and Prevalence of Episcleritis and Scleritis in Northern California

Abstract

This study found that patients with scleritis were older than those with episcleritis and that women had higher rates of both episcleritis and scleritis compared with what men had.

Uveitis

“…In one study, the incidence and prevalence of episcleritis was 41 per 100,000 person-years and 53 per 100,000 persons; for scleritis, the incidence was 3 per 100,000 person-years and 5 per 100,000 persons, respectively. 15 About 25% to 35% of patients with episcleritis or scleritis have an associated systemic disease. 16 …”

The Epidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus Eye Disease in Northern California

“…This assignment is based on the location where they are most likely to seek medical care and is based on previous studies. [12][13][14] Although someone can seek medical care at any medical facility, the assignment is used to determine the distribution of money for care of KP members. If an individual repeatedly seeks care at a facility other than the one they are assigned to, they are reassigned to the location where they are receiving care.…”

Episkleritis und Skleritis

“…Genaue epidemiologische Daten von Skleraerkrankungen stammen von zwei Querschnittstudien aus Hawaii [8] und Nordkalifornien [9]. Die Gesamtinzidenz von Episkleritis und Skleritis beträgt danach 3,4 -4,1 pro 100 000 Personen/Jahr bzw.…”