How does posterior scleritis typically present?

Posterior scleritis typically presents with classic symptoms that include visual disturbances, pain, and signs of inflammation within the eye. One of the hallmark symptoms of posterior scleritis is the presence of pain, which can often be deep and may be aggravated by eye movement.

Swollen eyelids can be a symptom of ocular conditions; however, in the case of posterior scleritis, it is the internal inflammation of the sclera behind the eye that is chiefly responsible for the pain and visual symptoms rather than significant swelling of the eyelids. The other options, such as blindness, red eyes, and itchy eyes, may relate to different ocular conditions but are not typically associated with posterior scleritis specifically.

In summary, the presence of symptoms like swollen eyelids does not capture the primary aspects of posterior scleritis, which revolves more around pain and potential loss of vision due to inflammation in the posterior segment of the eye.