Episcleritis treated with homoeopathy: A case report

Episcleritis is a common recurring infectious eye condition causing the episclera, the layer of tissue between the conjunctiva and sclera, to become inflamed, irritated and sore. It often occurs as an allergic reaction to endogenous toxins. Conventional treatment includes the use of topical steroids, nonsteroidal ointments and anti-inflammatory drugs, all of which provide temporary relief. The COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous associated ailments, including eye inflammation. Various idiopathic COVID-induced or vaccine-induced ailments were seen. Homoeopathy was proven as a prophylactic by AYUSH during the pandemic. It was used to successfully treat numerous ailments related to COVID-19 and its long-term side effects, as well as vaccine-related adverse events. This paper illustrates one such case of a 47-year-old woman with severe eye redness and pain post-COVID vaccination. Multiple ophthalmologists were consulted, but nothing worked. This case report shows the usefulness of homoeopathic medicine, Tuberculinum 200C, in treating recurrent episcleritis with no recurrence 6 months after stopping the treatment.