Term Name: | nodular episcleritis |
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Definition: | A scleral disease that is characterized by painful inflammation with surface nodule formation of the episcleral tissues that, importantly, spares the sclera itself and has_symptom pain, red eyes, photophobia, tearing, blurry vision, and appearance of eye surface irregularity. Nodular episcleritis is typically self-limited and may be caused by vascular congestion within the superficial episcleral plexus. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:728] ( DOID:728 ) |