| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:14444 |
| Name | sclerosing keratitis |
| Definition | A deep keratitis that is characterized by inflammation of the anterior sclera and subsequent inflammation of the adjacent cornea with opacification of the corneal stroma and has_symptom pain, red eyes, photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. Sclerosing keratitis is caused by severe anterior scleritis that causes inflammation and injury to the adjacent corneal layer. Anterior scleritis can be caused by autoimmune diseases, connective tissue diseases, and infection. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-scleritis |
| Xrefs |
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:27886001 |
| Synonyms |
Sclerokeratitis [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a deep keratitis |
| Subclass Logical Relationships |
has symptom some bloodshot eye has symptom some keratitis has symptom some pain has symptom some photophobia has symptom some corneal opacity has symptom some inflammation |