A. Scleritis explanation
Scleritis is painful, episcleritis is not painful
A key way to discriminate between scleritis and episcleritis is the presence of pain.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is usually bilateral and associated more with dryness, burning and itch
Rheumatoid arthritis: ocular manifestations
Ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis are common, with 25% of patients having eye problems
Ocular manifestations
keratoconjunctivitis sicca (most common)
episcleritis (erythema)
scleritis (erythema and pain)
corneal ulceration
keratitis
Iatrogenic
steroid-induced cataracts
chloroquine retinopathy
