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Review

Posterior scleritis

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Pages 475-484 | Received 05 Jul 2016, Accepted 18 Oct 2016, Published online: 04 Nov 2016
 

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Posterior scleritis is a rare form of scleritis that impacts the sclera posterior to the ora serrata. It has a varied clinical presentation making detailed clinical history, thorough examination, and appropriate ancillary testing essential to diagnosis. Our review aims to update the reader on the current literature on posterior scleritis.

Areas covered: A PubMed search was used to identify literature regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of posterior scleritis. Reference lists were checked to identify additional relevant studies.

Expert commentary: Posterior scleritis can be difficult to diagnose given its protean clinical manifestations. Work up is necessary to evaluate for possible systemic disease. Current methods of treatment include non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, corticosteroids, and immunomodulatory therapy. Even with appropriate treatment a portion of patients will experience vision loss.

Declaration of interest

The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

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Funding

This study was funded by unrestricted grants from Research to Prevent Blindness Inc, New York, New York, USA and Lions District 20-Y1, Syracuse, New York, USA.

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