Nodular Anterior Scleritis Associated with Ocular Trauma

JR Smith, SP Chee
Correspondence: Dr J R Smith, smithjus@ohsu.edu

ABSTRACT
It is accepted that ocular trauma may be the precipitant of non-infectious uveitis. We report the case of a patient who developed unilateral nodular anterior scleritis following ocular trauma. Infection and systemic inflammatory diseases were excluded as causes of the inflammation. Our observations suggest the possibility that ocular trauma may act as a trigger for scleritis.

Keywords: scleritis, ocular trauma
Singapore Med J 2001; 42(4): 180-181