Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis of Scleritis and Episcleritis

Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis of Scleritis and Episcleritis

The main purpose of this study is to describe the optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in eyes with scleral inflammation and to differentiate cases with anterior scleritis from those with episcleritis and normal controls.

A total of 40 eyes will be included. 20 eyes with scleral inflammation and 20 eyes from healthy subjects as controls. Each patient will undergo complete ophthalmic and medical examination. Laboratory studies will performed whenever indicated. Optical coherence tomography B-scans of the sclera in the perilimbal area will done for all cases.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients over the age of 18 years any gender
• Patients with clinical signs of scleritis or episcleritis
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infectious keratitis or conjunctivitis
• Patients 18 years or younger
• Inability to open the eye