Posterior Scleritis: A Case Report and Literature Review of the Management of the Condition
Raheem Robertson,
Fawwad A Ansari,
Stefan Gafoor
et al.
Abstract:Posterior scleritis is a rare inflammatory eye condition affecting the posterior segments of the sclera and is more prevalent in females. Its clinical presentation, often nonspecific, includes ocular pain, headache, and vision loss. Misdiagnosis is common due to a lack of specific symptoms posing a potential threat to vision. The etiology is often tied to rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic erythematous lupus (SLE), and anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vascul… Show more
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