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Hey Mike, Thanks for your reply and for sharing your knowledge. The rheumatologist consulting with my doctor at Cincinnati Eye Institute tested me for the HLA B27 gene, which came back negative. They also ruled out TB, Cat Scratch, Sarcoidosis, Malaria, lyme disease, cat scratch disease, leptospiros...

I may be looking for a connection that just isn't there, but I can't help but see traces of one. As a result of my battle with uveitis/iritis, I've had cataract surgery, membranectomy and a vitrectomy in my left eye. My uveitis has been ruled as idiopathic at this point in time, so maybe I'm graspin...

If I’ve learned anything through this all, it’s to stick to your guns when you know something is wrong. In September 2010, I first noticed spots in my vision in my left eye only. I clearly freaked out and went to a normal eye doctor. He checked me out and scoffed at my panic stating that my eye “was...