Uveitis is an inflammation of any or all parts of the
uveal tract including the iris, the ciliary body or the choroid.
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 The uveal tract.
Highlighted in red are its main components, the iris, the ciliary body and
the choroid.
Image courtesy of
MEEI Uveitis/OID Support Group. Published with permission. |
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The uveal tract. Highlighted in red are its main components, the iris, the
ciliary body and the choroid.
Image courtesy of
MEEI Uveitis/OID Support Group.
Published with permission. |
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Iritis is an inflammation of the anterior most part of
the uveal tract, the iris.
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Uveitis is classified as anterior, intermediate,
posterior or panuveitis.
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Classification of uveitis. The
International Uveitis Study Group classification separates uveitis by
anatomical location of the disease, according to the major visible signs:
anterior, intermediate, or posterio. One or both eyes may be involved at the
same or different times. Inflammation occuring in all three sections in the
same eye is referred to as panuveitis. The course of the disease can be
described as acute, chronic (>3 months duration), and recurrent.
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MEEI Uveitis/OID Support Group.
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Autoimmune diseases are pathologic consequences
resulting from conditions in which antibodies are produced against the body's
own tissues.
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Immunosuppression is based on the premise that an
individual has an overly active immune system. This is a condition where the
immune system is functioning higher than normal level. Immunosuppression is
attained using immunomodulators to bring down the hyperactivity back to normal
level.
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A uveitis specialist is an ophthalmologist who has
done a specific fellowship in uveitis. These specialists may or may not have the
training and experience with immunomodulatory therapy.
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An ocular immunologist is an ophthalmologist (uveitis
specialist) who has specifically trained both in ophthalmology (subspecialized
in uveitis) and in internal medicine (immunology), and is knowledgeable and
experienced in the prescribing and monitoring of immunomodulatory therapy.
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Medications (NSAIDs, steroids, steroid-sparing agents
~ immunomodulators) are given to reach our goal of no inflammation.
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Yes, there are support groups.
In the Philippines, the Eye Republic has a uveitis
support group called E.R.
Uveitis.
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There are several ways of reaching the ophthalmologists of EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic:
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ONLINE ACCESS
WEBSITES.
http://www.EyeRepublic.com.ph - EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
http://www.OCP.com.ph - Ophthalmic
Consultants Philippines Co. -
http://www.LASIK.com.ph - Refractive
Surgery Resource
http://www.Cataract.com.ph - Cataract Surgery Resource
http://www.Eye.com.ph - Eye
Information Online
http://www.EyeDoc4Kids.com.ph - Eye Information for Kids
http://www.Retina.com.ph - Retina
Surgery Resource
http://www.Glaucoma.com.ph - Glaucoma
Online
http://www.Uveitis.com.ph - Uveitis Online
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General inquiries - help@EyeRepublic.com.ph
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CLINIC INFORMATION
Mobile E-Yellow Pages. Via
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EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic
Manila
3/F Don Santiago Building Units 309-310
1344 Taft Avenue, Ermita
Manila, 1000 Philippines
Direct and Fax: (632) 536-2398
Trunk Line: (632) 523-8271 to 79 local 30
Mobile: (63917) 899-2020
Map and directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
Asian Hospital
and Medical Center
5/F Medical Office
Building (MOB) Suite 509
2205 Civic Drive,
Filinvest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City,
1781 Philippines
Direct:
(632) 771-9253
Direct and Fax:
(632) 771-9254
Mobile: (63917) 795-2020
Map and Directions
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EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic
Medical City
6/F Medical Arts Tower Inc (MATI) Suite 602
MERALCO Compound, Ortigas Avenue
Pasig City, 1604, Philippines
Direct and Fax: (632) 632-7846
Mobile: (63917) 537-2020
Map and directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
St. Luke's
Medical Center
6/F
Cathedral Heights Building Complex (CHBC)
North Tower Suite 614
279 E. Rodriguez
Sr. Boulevard
Quezon City, 1102
Philippines
Direct and Fax:
(632) 407-3883
Mobile: (63917) 855-2020
Map and directions
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CLINIC HOURS
First-Come, First-Served
Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
All clinics are closed on Sundays and Holidays
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UVEITIS information compiled by
Dr. Manolette R.
Roque and initially uploaded on May 1, 2005.
Last updated on
September 13, 2007. |
