Episcleritis is an inflammatory response in the episleral region of the eye.  This is often recurrent and is associated with systemic disease such as rosacea, collagen vascular diseases, herpes virus or zoster virus.  However, it often happens spontaneous with no associated systemic disease.   One will experience mild irritation, and sectorial redness on the conjunctiva.  This condition will resolve with no treatment however artificial tears, cold compresses, topical NSAIDS or mild topical steroid may be beneficial.

Treatment

     Monitor

     Treat underlining condition

     Artificial tears

     Cold Compresses

     Topical NSAIDS

     Topic steriods