May 10, 2023 · Episcleritis is the medical name for inflammation (swelling), irritation and reddening of your episclera. Blood vessels in the eye get bigger, making it look red or pink. …

The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera (the white of the eye). [1] It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule. [1] A vascular plexus is found …

The episclera is a fibroelastic structure consisting of 2 layers loosely joined together. The outer parietal layer, with the vessels of the superficial episcleral capillary plexus, is the more …

Jan 26, 2021 · Episcleritis is a mild eye condition that causes inflammation and redness of the episclera, the thin layer of tissue between the conjunctiva and the layer of tissue which makes …

Aug 7, 2023 · Episcleritis is an acute unilateral or bilateral inflammation of the episclera, the thin layer of tissue between the conjunctiva and sclera. The episclera is composed of loose …

Jun 7, 2023 · Episcleritis affects only the episclera, which is the layer of the eye's surface lying directly between the clear membrane on the outside (the conjunctiva) and the firm white part …

Episcleritis is a benign, self-limiting inflammatory disease affecting part of the eye called the episclera. The episclera is a thin layer of tissue that lies between the conjunctiva and the …

Sep 18, 2018 · Episcleritis refers to inflammation of your episclera, which is a clear layer on top of the white part of your eye, called the sclera. There’s another clear layer outside of the …

Episcleritis vs. Scleritis. Episcleritis and scleritis are similar regarding appearance and symptoms. However, scleritis is usually much more painful and can lead to vision loss due to progressive …

Mar 12, 2025 · Dry eye episcleritis is a condition that affects the outer layer of the eye, known as the episclera. This layer sits just beneath the conjunctiva and is responsible for providing …