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¹Ophthalmology, Mohammed VI University Hospital / Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Oujda, MAR.

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Scleritis, a severe eye inflammation, can cause vision loss and globe perforation. A case report highlights diagnostic challenges following pterygium surgery, stressing a careful diagnostic approach.

Keywords:

autoimmunity infection ophthalmology pterygium excision scleritis

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Inflammatory Diseases
Surgical Complications

Background:

Scleritis is a severe, painful, and potentially blinding inflammatory eye disease affecting the sclera.
It can involve adjacent ocular structures and, in rare cases, lead to globe perforation.
Pterygium surgery, while common, can be a precursor to rare but serious complications.

Observation:

A case of severe scleritis developed post-pterygium surgery.
The presentation posed significant diagnostic challenges.
This highlights the importance of considering scleritis in patients with eye pain and inflammation after ocular surgery.

Findings:

Scleritis following pterygium surgery is an uncommon but serious complication.
Diagnostic difficulties underscore the need for a high index of suspicion.
Meticulous diagnostic evaluation is crucial for timely and appropriate management.

Implications:

Early recognition and diagnosis of post-surgical scleritis are vital to prevent vision loss.
Ophthalmologists should maintain a low threshold for investigating inflammatory conditions after pterygium surgery.
This case emphasizes the need for a thorough diagnostic workup in complex ocular inflammatory presentations.