| Literature DB >> 36147394 |
Ashish Kumar Pandey1, M A Khan2, Anirudh Singh3, Nithya Nair4.
Abstract
Infectious scleritis is rare and most commonly herpetic in origin. We report an unusual bilateral subacute presentation of scleritis with uveitis and glaucoma which responded to treatment with acyclovir. A 47-year-old male coast guard personnel presented with 2 months history of bilateral red eye. He was initially managed elsewhere as conjunctivitis, and on examination had bilateral diffuse redness of the eyes persisting with phenylephrine, with scleral edema and mild globe tenderness. Investigations for underlying autoimmune systemic illness were normal. He showed inadequate response to topical steroids and cycloplegics and developed uveitis and glaucoma while on steroids. He was then given tablet acyclovir with antiglaucoma topical medications with which he showed rapid response and complete resolution. The case is being reported for highlighting this unusual bilateral presentation of scleritis with uveitis and glaucoma with possible viral etiology.Entities:
Keywords: Herpes virus; Scleritis; Secondary glaucoma; Uveitis
Year: 2021 PMID: 36147394 PMCID: PMC9485827 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.03.022
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Armed Forces India ISSN: 0377-1237