The inflammation usually runs its course without treatment in 1 to 2 weeks. Treatment with corticosteroid eye drops may shorten the course of the symptoms.
Expectations (prognosis):
Episcleritis usually improves without treatment. Treatment may shorten its duration.
Complications:
Relapses often occur
Rarely, scleritis may develop
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if symptoms of episcleritis persist beyond two weeks. Patients with episcleritis should be re-evaluated if pain worsens or if vision decreases.
Review Date: 7/24/2004
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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