Visual Morbidity and Outcomes of Scleritis Associated with Intraocular Inflammation Compared to Isolated Scleritis

To compare visual outcomes, ocular complications and therapies for patients with scleritis-associated intraocular inflammation (SAI) and patients with isolated scleritis (IS).A total of 52 patients (36 with SAI and 16 with IS) were reviewed. Mean age (standard deviation) at presentation was 48.4 years old (± 15.4) in the SAI group and 53 years old (± 17.1) in the IS group (p = .37). Visual acuity was worse at presentation and last visit for patients with SAI compared to IS (p = .04). Patients in the SAI group developed greater posterior segment complications than in the IS group (p = .002).Scleritis with intraocular inflammation was associated with a higher rate of visual morbidity compared to isolated scleritis. More aggressive management strategies may be needed for patients who present with scleritis associated with inflammation.