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My 13yr old daughter has uveitis and is on several strong medication to control this issue..is there a specialist out there that can help my daughter.

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Dr. Kathryn Akin answered

Ophtahalmologist: Make sure that she has an experienced ophthalmologist that has treated other cases.

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Answered 8/9/2013

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Yes: Ask your ophthalmologist for a referral to a uveitis specialist. This is a subspecialty within ophthalmology, and there are many goos ones across the us and the world, often associated with major teaching hospitals.

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Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

My 13yr old daughter has uveitis and is on several strong medication to control this issue..is there a specialist out there that can help my daughter.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kathryn Akin answered

Dr Brouwer and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Jodi Luchs answered

Dr Conrad and another doctor agreed

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