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iodine and Scleritis

iodine has been researched along with Scleritis in 1 studies

Iodine: A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically.
diiodine : Molecule comprising two covalently bonded iodine atoms with overall zero charge..

Scleritis: Refers to any inflammation of the sclera including episcleritis, a benign condition affecting only the episclera, which is generally short-lived and easily treated. Classic scleritis, on the other hand, affects deeper tissue and is characterized by higher rates of visual acuity loss and even mortality, particularly in necrotizing form. Its characteristic symptom is severe and general head pain. Scleritis has also been associated with systemic collagen disease. Etiology is unknown but is thought to involve a local immune response. Treatment is difficult and includes administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents such as corticosteroids. Inflammation of the sclera may also be secondary to inflammation of adjacent tissues, such as the conjunctiva.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To report a case of necrotizing nocardial scleritis treated with surgical debridement and topical polyvinyl alcohol iodine (PAI) and antibiotics."7.77Necrotizing nocardial scleritis successfully treated with surgical debridement and topical polyvinyl alcohol iodine and antibiotics. ( Hara, Y; Maruo, H; Maruo, Y; Ohashi, Y; Shiraishi, A, 2011)
"To report a case of necrotizing nocardial scleritis treated with surgical debridement and topical polyvinyl alcohol iodine (PAI) and antibiotics."3.77Necrotizing nocardial scleritis successfully treated with surgical debridement and topical polyvinyl alcohol iodine and antibiotics. ( Hara, Y; Maruo, H; Maruo, Y; Ohashi, Y; Shiraishi, A, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Maruo, H1
Shiraishi, A1
Hara, Y1
Maruo, Y1
Ohashi, Y1

Other Studies

1 other study available for iodine and Scleritis

ArticleYear
Necrotizing nocardial scleritis successfully treated with surgical debridement and topical polyvinyl alcohol iodine and antibiotics.
    Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2011, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Combined Modality Therapy; Debridement; Humans; Iodine; Male; Nocardia

2011
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