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Gina, Welcome to the group

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Username:Ggirl Groups:Registered users Full Name:gina ortizWhat is the sum?:7Eye Symptoms:reccuring iritis in both eyes over a dozen flair ups in 3 years. Add friend

Gina, Welcome to the group!
I think it is time for you to see an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of your recurrent uveitis that has not been stopped by steroids ( I assume you are only on steroid eyedrops and perhaps dilating drops during flare up).
if testing hasn't been done for things related to uveitis, then that should be done and then a steroid sparing approach to treatment needs to be started. do you have an underlying autoimmune disease present which can be related to iritis/uveitis?
have viruses and bacteria been ruled out? any family members with autoimmune diseae processes?
there is a list of specialists at http://www.uveitis.org in the PATIENT information section of the site with lists for US and international uveitis specialists. Or let me know where you live and I'll suggest the BEST one closest to you.

Wishing you the very best,
Mike Bartolatz
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