Volume 30, Issue 2, 2021
DOI: 10.24205/03276716.2020.4081
Treatment of glaucoma complicated with nodular scleritis with Cyspin: a case report and literature review
Abstract
The sclera is an avascular connective tissue compromising collagen, elastin and extracellular matrix proteoglycan. It is covered by the fascia bulbar posteriorly and the conjunctiva anteriorly. Therefore, people are less vulnerable to sclera problems. The etiology of scleritis remains unclear, although there are many theories, ranging from a primary infection (pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites or M. tuberculosis) to secondary immune responses [1, 2]. Scleritis has been associated with systemic diseases (about 30% of patients), ophthalmic surgery or trauma [3]. Based on the Watson and Hayreh classification [4] scleritis is divided into anterior and posterior forms.
Keywords
Treatment of glaucoma, scleritis with Cyspin, a case report