nodular episcleritis (DOID:728)
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Alt IDs: ICD10CM:H15.12, ICD9CM:379.02, UMLS_CUI:C0155352
Definition: A scleral disease that is characterized by painful inflammation with surface nodule formation of the episcleral tissues that, importantly, spares the sclera itself and has_symptom pain, red eyes, photophobia, tearing, blurry vision, and appearance of eye surface irregularity. Nodular episcleritis is typically self-limited and may be caused by vascular congestion within the superficial episcleral plexus.