How long is recovery from episcleritis and scleritits?

Question by yogibear2b: How long is recovery from episcleritis and scleritits?
Have been diagnosed with both and am on medication.Was just wondering the average recovery time.

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Answer by rokkibean
Most cases of episcleritis are self-limiting, meaning that they will resolve spontaneously within two to three weeks even if the patient does not undergo treatment. However, patients who are experiencing discomfort may benefit from a regimen of topical anti-inflammatory agents and lubricants.

Topical medications alone are generally insufficient in managing scleritis. In addition to cycloplegia (scopolamine 0.25% BID/QID or atropine 1% BID) and a topical steroid, scleritis indicates a systemic anti-inflammatory agents as well. Treat moderate sectoral or diffuse anterior scleritis with oral NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen 600mg QID or indomethacin 25mg TID).

If the inflammation is severe or necrotizing, or if non-steroidals alone fail to suppress the inflammation, use a systemic steroid such as oral prednisone 80mg QD for two to three days, then slowly taper to 10 to 20mg daily. It may also be necessary for patients to receive a small maintenance dose for up to one month to control the condition. In rare cases, the patient may require immunosuppressive agents and should be managed by a rheumatologist.

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