Scleritis
Scleritis is a condition where inflammation affects the white of your eye, which is called the sclera. When this occurs, the white of your eye can become swollen and red. Other symptoms include:
- increased tearing
- blurred vision
- eye tenderness or pain
- sensitivity to light
- pain in the head, face, or jaw
- decreased vision
The development of scleritis is often traced to an autoimmune disease. Examples include:
- lupus [3]
- rheumatoid arthritis [4]
- Sjögren’s syndrome [5]
- Crohn’s disease [6]
- ulcerative colitis [7]
It’s also possible for scleritis to happen due to an injury to the eye or an eye infection.