It Takes a Team: Video Transcript

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It takes a team.
co-managing your non-infectious intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis.

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You may have two or more doctors who co-manage your non-infectious intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis. Which doctors you see can depend on factors like your proximity to a specialist how long you’ve had uveitis, and what type of treatment your doctor wants to prescribe. Let’s get to know the specialists who may co-manage your care.

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general ophthalmologists
retina specialists
uveitis specialists
rheumatologists

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Here’s a look at the role each plays in the management of uveitis.

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general ophthalmologists

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Most likely the first specialist you’ll see is a general ophthalmologist, who may diagnose you with non-infectious intermediate, posterior or panuveitis. There are over 18,000 of these specialists in the U.S.
On a daily basis, they diagnose and treat a variety of eye conditions and perform eye surgeries.

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referral to other eye specialists

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When treating your condition, your general ophthalmologist may refer you to other eye specialists, who see uveitis more frequently, for further evaluation or treatment.

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retina specialist

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One is called a retina specialist. These are ophthalmologists who’ve had additional training, called a fellowship, involving the vitreous body of the eye and the retina.
Retina specialists perform specialized procedures for patients with a range of eye conditions, including uveitis.

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uveitis specialist

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You may also see a uveitis specialist—an ophthalmologist who has a special, specific interest in uveitis. There aren’t as many of these types of eye specialists. They are proficient in diagnosing and treating uveitis.
You’ll find most of them helping patients at clinics, conducting studies, and teaching students in university settings.

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rheumatologist
managing chronic inflammatory conditions

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You may also be referred to a rheumatologist. Rheumatologists specialize in managing chronic inflammatory conditions. A rheumatologist may work as a part of your medical team to help ensure appropriate treatment.

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Further changes in your eyes may require changes in your treatment. That’s why it’s important to have more than one doctor managing your uveitis—to help get the most appropriate care.

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It takes teamwork

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Partner with your doctors and be a part of your journey toward progress. It takes teamwork.