Generally speaking, the scleritis is not contagious and poses no risk to others. But in order to get your eyes recovered soon, it is better not to go out too often in case of strong light or anything else that is harmful doing further damage to your eyes. Sclera, the tough, white fibrous outer wall layer of the eye is a type of connective tissue which provides both the white color of the eye and allows the eye to maintain its shape. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential in preventing permanent vision loss. There is no preventive treatment for most cases. Patients with underlying disease processes should be made aware of the possibility of scleritis occurring and should have access to immediate care and careful monitoring by an ophthalmologist. Besides, treatment of scleritis always requires systemic therapy with NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, or other immunosuppressive drugs. In one study, 67 percent of patients required either high-dose glucocorticoids or the combination of high-dose glucocorticoids and another immunosuppressive agent to control the disease. Some patients, particularly those with peripheral ulcerative keratitis or scleromalacia perforans, need a surgical intervention to preserve vision or prevent globe rupture.
