Scleritis
Definition
Scleritis is an inflammation of the sclera (the white outer wall of the eye).
Alternative Names
Inflammation - scleraCauses
Inflammation of the sclera is usually associated with infections, chemical injuries, or autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Sometimes the cause is unknown.
Scleritis occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 60 and is rare in children.
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