Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Neethu Narasimhaiah

Co Author(s): Dr.Dubey Nidhi, Dr.Minija C. K.

Abstract

A retrospective analysis of scleritis patients was done which included 127 scleritis patients. Data collected was Demographic features, type of Scleritis by Watson's classification, investigations, treatment and complications. Demographic data included age of onset, gender and laterality. Ocular complications were documented like decrease in vision, peripheral keratitis, ocular hypertension, anterior uveitis and others. Related Laboratory tests were performed. We found the mean age at presentation was 41 years. Ocular complications occurred in one third of our cases; most common being anterior uveitis. Diffuse anterior scleritis was the most common type of scleritis followed by nodular scleritis. Among the systemic disease associations Rheumatoid arthritis was the commonest. Topical steroids is the most common treatment used.
Our study provides real-world practical data on the spectrum of causes of scleritis and useful data on the clinical features of scleritis and mode of treatment.