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What is ocular immunology and uveitis?
Ocular immunology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology which focuses on the studies of inflammatory eye diseases that are caused by...
Nelson Santos
Apr 15, 20202 min read
When should I visit an ophthalmologist?
Both ophthalmologists and optometrists are professionals responsible for the visual health of their patients. However, both professions...
Nelson Santos
Apr 13, 20205 min read
How to properly prepare for an appointment with an ophthalmologist
Whether it's your first appointment or follow-up, the following may be helpful advice: 1. Make the necessary adjustments to your schedule...
Nelson Santos
Apr 10, 20202 min read
What happens during an appointment with an ophthalmologist
Appointments with ophthalmologists are often lengthy. Therefore, it is advisable to bring your own form of entertainment while you wait,...
Nelson Santos
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Read this if you have been recently diagnosed with uveitis
Everyone can develop uveitis. However, it is a very rare disease which not a lot of people know about.. You probably don't know anyone...
Nelson Santos
Apr 7, 20207 min read
Questions you should ask your ophthalmologist
1. Do I have anterior, intermediate, posterior or diffuse uveitis (panuveitis)? 2. Is my uveitis unilateral or bilateral? 3. Is my...
Nelson Santos
Apr 5, 20201 min read
Self-management of uveitis
The goal of uveitis self-management is for patients to acquire the education and tools necessary to adaptively manage their disease. This...
Nelson Santos
Apr 3, 202012 min read
Eye anatomy
Eye anatomy 1. Uvea - middle layer of the eye. It is composed of the iris, ciliary body and choroid. It is located between the sclera and...
Nelson Santos
Apr 1, 20202 min read
Uveitis: acute, recurrent or chronic
Uveitis is classified as acute, recurrent or chronic according to the following factors: cause, severity and duration of inflammatory...
Nelson Santos
Mar 31, 20205 min read
Classification of uveitis
The criteria for classifying uveitis is very broad and can be a bit confusing, but it is essential to manage the case as well as possible...
Nelson Santos
Mar 30, 20208 min read
Possible causes of uveitis
Uveitis can be caused by a number of diseases. Therefore, it is essential to classify each case of uveitis as either infectious or...
Nelson Santos
Mar 28, 20203 min read
Evaluation and testing
There is a large amount of diseases associated with the development of uveitis. Therefore, finding the exact cause that could be causing...
Nelson Santos
Mar 26, 20208 min read
Treatments
Tere are multiple treatments for uveitis. Your doctor will choose the most appropriate one for you based on the following criteria: the...
Nelson Santos
Mar 25, 202011 min read
Specialty pharmacies in Puerto Rico
Specialty pharmacies are a type of pharmacy that both manage and dispatch medication for chronic illnesses. These pharmacies can process...
Nelson Santos
Mar 24, 20201 min read
Visual impairment: normal vision, low vision, legal or total blindness
Uveitis generally causes fluctuations in the vision of patients suffering from it, especially if it is recurrent or chronic. For many, it...
Nelson Santos
Mar 23, 20206 min read
Managing vision impairment
The visual acuity of uveitis patients may fluctuate for various reasons. The most common causes of visual decline are: active episodes of...
Nelson Santos
Mar 22, 20203 min read
Simple tips to reduce eye strain
In addition to causing decreased or lost vision, uveitis can also cause other eye problems that are not related to visual acuity. Glare,...
Nelson Santos
Mar 21, 20201 min read
Tips for taking care of your eyes
Prevention is the single most important practice for visual health care. Visit your ophthalmologist once a year. If you have been...
Nelson Santos
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Side effects of treatments
Treatment side effects are one aspect that impacts the quality of life of uveitis patients. Some side effects may resolve on their own,...
Nelson Santos
Mar 18, 20202 min read
Prevention tips for immunocompromised patients
Implementing measures to help prevent the spread or transmission of infectious diseases is essential for patients undergoing...
Nelson Santos
Mar 18, 20206 min read
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