My wife has episceleretis and the doctor has said not to use any drops or steroids and instead has given ibuprofen 400 mg 3 times a day. She had shown 3 doctors before and no respite, as the redness of eye would reoccur in 1 month, is this the right treatment what she has now, please guide.

Dr. Minal KaurOphthalmologist16yrs exp

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Episcleritis has different types. One of them is diffuse anterior Episcleritis. This is commonest variety. Usually self limiting with episodes lasting 1-4 weeks sometimes longer. Has a remitting relapsing course. Except for redness, nothing to worry about. Other varieties may be associated with systemic disease. So whether she is on right treatment is subjective since I don't know the type or severity. 

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Dr. Sabari PatowaryOphthalmologist27yrs exp

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Episcleritis is a recurrent disease. It's an inflammatory condition. You should use a mild steroid drop in tapering dose ( ex- Tobastar F eye drop 6 times x 4days 5times. X 4days ..... till once x 4days ) By this time redness of d eyes will go away, then start Flur eye drop 3 times for 3 months The recurrence rate will go down to a large extent with this treatment. 

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