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Have you experienced scleritis (eye inflammation) with psoriatic arthritis?

Eye inflammation is a known complication of psoriatic arthritis. While the search results focus on uveitis rather than scleritis specifically, many MyPsoriasisTeam members have shared experiences with eye inflammation related to PsA.

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Have you experienced scleritis (eye inflammation) with psoriatic arthritis?

Eye inflammation is a known complication of psoriatic arthritis. While the search results focus on uveitis rather than scleritis specifically, many MyPsoriasisTeam members have shared experiences with eye inflammation related to PsA.

One member described their experience: "I woke up in the middle of the night with screaming eye pain. I could only get in to my primary care provider, who suspected iritis/uveitis and said to get in to my eye doctor as soon as I could."

Another member shared: "I've been in the hospital today with the worst eye pain I've ever experienced. It seems I have acute anterior uveitis — an inflammation linked to psoriasis, which I had never heard of."

Common symptoms of eye inflammation in PsA include:
- Severe eye pain
- Redness
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision

It's important to follow up with your ophthalmologist promptly, as untreated eye inflammation can potentially cause permanent vision changes. Treatment typically involves anti-inflammatory medications or steroid eye drops to control the inflammation.

Has your ophthalmologist discussed treatment options with you?

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