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What Causes Swollen Sclera In Eye?

swollen sclera in right eye after 2 weeks of off and on redness and itching. No drainage or gunk , redness usually goes away after allergy drops are place, but the swollen sclera just started today-- what would be the cause of this is a 7 year old boy?
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Sclerits is generally autoimmune disorder. it is good that it is responding to allergy medication.mild steroid drop like dexona with tapering may have to be used.
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What Causes Swollen Sclera In Eye?

Sclerits is generally autoimmune disorder. it is good that it is responding to allergy medication.mild steroid drop like dexona with tapering may have to be used.