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Corticosteroid eye drops help reduce the inflammation. Sometimes corticosteroids pills are taken by mouth. Newer, non-steroid anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs may be used in some cases.
If scleritis is caused by an underlying disease, treatment of that disease may be necessary.
The condition may recur but usually responds to treatment. Scleritis must be distinguished from other forms of inflammation that are less severe, such as episcleritis .
The underlying disorder associated with scleritis may be serious, and the outcome depends upon the specific disorder.
Call for an appointment with your health care provider or ophthalmologist if you have symptoms of scleritis.
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