Anterior Segment
Scleritis
Also known as: scleritis, anterior scleritis, posterior scleritis, nodular scleritis, necrotising scleritis, scleromalacia perforans, diffuse scleritis, scleral inflammation
Clinical decision support only
OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.
Overview
Inflammation of the sclera itself. Classified as anterior (diffuse, nodular, necrotising) or posterior. Associated with systemic autoimmune disease in up to 50% of cases. Can cause sight loss from scleral thinning, corneal melt (PUK), or posterior involvement. Always requires systemic investigation and specialist management.
What OptoGuide™ covers for scleritis
- 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