Diffuse scleritis - External and Internal Eye
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Synopsis

Diffuse anterior scleritis is one of the most commonly encountered forms of scleritis. Scleritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the sclera that is often associated with underlying systemic collagen vascular disease, vasculitis, or other auto-immune disease. Scleritis causes severe injection of the sclera and ocular pain. It is most commonly seen in middle-aged women. As scleritis often stems from an underlying systemic condition, it tends to affect both eyes and can be quite asymmetric. The scleral inflammation can affect adjacent tissues and, many times, the peripheral cornea can become involved and cause visual loss.
Codes
ICD10CM:
H15.099 – Other scleritis, unspecified eye
SNOMEDCT:
91612009 – Diffuse scleritis
H15.099 – Other scleritis, unspecified eye
SNOMEDCT:
91612009 – Diffuse scleritis
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Drug Reaction Data
Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.
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Last Updated:08/17/2021