What is episcleritis?
The episclera is a thin layer that cover the white part of the eye (sclera). Episcleritis is an irritation and inflammation of the episclera, the cause is usually unknown (idiopathic) or may occur with other conditions such as herpes zoster, rheumatoid arthritis or Sjogren syndrome.
How do members experience episcleritis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with episcleritis*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for episcleritis*
Who has episcleritis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 28 |