<prompt> Scleritis is commonly seen withReiter s syndromeRheumatoid arthritisAnkylosing spondylitisWegners syndrome  <response>: Ans. b Rheumatoid arthritisRef: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. 141, Khurana 4th ed.129 Scleritis is chronic inflammation of the sclera. Most commonly seen in elderly females 40-70 years. Scleritis is associated with autoimmune collagen disorders, most commonly with rheumatoid arthritis. Other causes can be PAN, SLE, ankylosis spondylitis, Wegeners granulomatosis, thyrotoxicosis, TB, syphillis. 