Anterior Segment
Episcleritis
Also known as: episcleritis, episcleral inflammation, simple episcleritis, nodular episcleritis, red eye episclera, sectorial redness, episcleral vessel injection, scleral redness
Clinical decision support only
OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.
Overview
Inflammation of the episclera — the superficial vascular layer between the conjunctiva and the sclera. Usually idiopathic and self-limiting. Two types: simple (diffuse or sectorial) and nodular. Therapeutically endorsed optometrists may manage simple episcleritis in clinic with topical NSAID or topical fluorometholone. Scleritis must always be excluded.
What OptoGuide™ covers for episcleritis
- Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting
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