Abstract
ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the epidemiological and clinical features and course of patients with posterior scleritis (PS). Methods This retrospective, cross-sectional consecutive case series analyzed the medical records of 16 patients diagnosed with PS. Results Female gender and unilateral involvement were dominant. Blurred vision (84.21%) and ocular pain (78.95%) were the most common presenting complaints. Serous retinal detachment was the most common ocular finding (84.21%), followed by optic disc swelling (42.11%). Increased scleral thickness was observed in all patients, although a T-sign was detected 8 of 19 eyes (42.1%). Recurrence occured in 5 of 19 eyes in mean 30.2 ± 34.7 months. Central macular thickness, choroidal thickness, and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness were reduced with treatment at final examination significantly (p = .005, .002, and .002, respectively). Conclusions PS should be considered in patients presenting with unilateral ocular pain and decreased vision. Not only USG findings but also OCT findings are very useful in the follow-up of treatment response.
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