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n. - Inflammation of the the dense fibrous opaque white outer coat enclosing the eyeball

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  • The treatment is to go to the eye doctor, who will say, "Yep, it's episcleritis, all right," and prescribe a course of steroids.
  • I used to get episcleritis every six months or so, usually after pulling all-nighters doing inventory at Half Price Books or prepping a book for publication.
  • Known ocular complications of bisphosphonates include conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, episcleritis, and scleritis. 1
  • Cases of uveitis, scleritis, episcleritis, conjunctivitis, iritis, and orbital inflammation including orbital edema have been reported during postmarketing use.
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