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Best hospitals and doctors for scleritis treatment abroad

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The Shamir Medical Center Be'er Ya'akov was founded more than 60 years ago and has been successfully carrying out clinical activities since then. The medical facility is the main hospital in the Shfela region and the fourth largest medical complex in the country. It provides a wide range of services in various fields of
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The Rabin Medical Center Petah Tikva has the status of one of the largest and reputable multidisciplinary Israeli hospitals. Since its establishment, the center has proven itself as the founder of new standards in medical care and has become a leader in the use of innovative medical technologies at the international level. It su
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The Sheba Medical Center Ramat Gan is the largest and leading Israeli hospital, which has also won wide recognition in the international medical arena. The hospital was founded in 1948 and today it is proud of its long and extremely successful clinical experience. The medical facility has 159 specialized departments, outpatient
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Liv Hospital Istanbul
Liv Hospital Istanbul
Overall rating8.9 / 10
The Liv Hospital Istanbul is one of the leading multidisciplinary medical facilities in Turkey, where the patient is provided with the highest quality medical service, a responsive care and a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. The hospital was founded in 2013 and soon received one of the most prestigious international quality certif
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The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, the network has won th
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfac
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The Eye Center Frankfurt is a highly specialized medical facility, within the walls of which patients can undergo modern diagnostics and treatment of the full range of diseases of the eye and its appendages. From the first minutes of visiting the center, patients feel the spirit of modern trends and advanced technologies –
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The Eye Center im Brienner Hof Munich was founded in 2015. In a relatively short period of time, the medical facility has gained high prestige in its field of competence in Germany and far beyond its borders. The center has a modern technical base for conducting high-precision diagnostic examinations of the eye apparatus and suc
Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit
Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit is the largest private highly-specialized medical center for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases in Turkey. The hospital started its successful clinical practice in 1999, and in December 2012 it moved to a new building with modern infrastructure. The medical staff of the hospital consists of 65 empl
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
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About the disease

Scleritis is an inflammation of the sclera, which is the outer, white layer of the eye that constitutes approximately 83% of its surface. In scleritis, the sclera becomes red and painful. This condition is known to develop when there is a malfunction of the immune system, or an infection, that attacks the outer surface of the eye.

There are several types of scleritis: anterior, nodular, posterior and necrotizing. The first type is the most common and the least dangerous. Very often, anterior scleritis is caused by another eye disease or an infection. Necrotizing scleritis is the most dangerous type of this condition and, if left untreated, it can lead to partial or full loss of vision. 

It has not yet been determined what exactly causes the immune system to attack the sclera. Previous eye infections can trigger the development of sclera, but it is not always a predisposing factor. People who already have autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, can develop scleritis as a complication of their primary condition. Some people have a genetic predisposition for the development of scleritis during their lifetime. Previous eye trauma or eye surgery can also lead to scleritis if an infection was ever left untreated.

According to Healthline.com, this condition is more prevalent among females and can affect any age group. People whose relatives have suffered from scleritis need to be careful of eye infections and are recommended to attend regular checked-ups with an ophthalmologist. 

Symptoms

  • Acute eye pain
  • Pain worse when moving the eyes
  • Red sclera
  • Excessively watery eyes
  • Increased sensitivity to light
  • Blurred and reduced vision

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will examine the patient’s eyes to determine whether they are particularly sensitive to light or especially watery.
  • The doctor will ask the patient if they have had any eye infections lately or have ever been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
  • A general examination is not enough to diagnose scleritis, as similar symptoms may be caused by eye infections, such as conjunctivitis. However, If the sclera (white part of the eye) is red or sore, this is an indication of  scleritis and should be investigated.
  • A blood test can indicate the presence of an inflammatory process developing in the body, which can point to an autoimmune problem.
  • An ultrasonography of the eye helps doctors to examine the sclera more closely and determine the type of scleritis.

Treatment

  • The treatment of scleritis depends on the cause of this eye condition.
  • If scleritis was caused by a malfunctioning immune system, the patient may be prescribed immunosuppressants. These aim to reduce the inflammation in the eye and preserve the patient’s vision.
  • If an infection was the cause of scleritis, the patient is prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce the inflammation and pain.
  • During the treatment, the patient needs to take extra care of the infected eye(s) to ensure a safe recovery.
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