Uveitis Coordinated Care Clinic
At the Uveitis Coordinated Care Clinic (UCCC), specialists from both the Division of Rheumatology and Division of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) work together to determine the cause of your child’s uveitis — a disease that causes inflammation and swelling in the eye — and create a customized treatment plan for your child’s individual needs.
Early screening and close management are very important to achieve the best outcomes for your child and prevent more serious complications, such as blindness.
The UCCC has multiple benefits for families including:
- Streamlining treatment decisions between providers
- Allowing treatment plans to be adjusted more quickly
- Decreasing the number of trips to the hospital, and time away from school or work
- The potential to produce better outcomes for your child’s vision
How we serve you
We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments to children with uveitis with the goal of reducing eye inflammation and restoring vision. A variety of medications are used, including topical corticosteroids, systemic medications, as well as immunosuppressive and biologic agents.
About uveitis
Our clinic is dedicated to assessing and treating uveitis, a group of inflammatory diseases that causes inflammation and swelling in the eye, destroys eye tissue and can permanently damage the eye and lead to blindness.
Why choose us for uveitis care
Our clinic provides:
- Streamlined, coordinated care from ophthalmology and rheumatology
- Convenience for your family by seeing multiple specialists during the same visit
- Access to the top specialists across all pediatric areas
Meet your team
Our team of pediatric ophthalmologists and rheumatologists provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more. We strive to quickly respond to your concerns and make sure your family receives the support you need.
Our resources
Caring for a child with any illness or injury can be overwhelming. We have created resources to help you feel confident in the care your child is receiving.
What to expect
Our clinic sees patients on the first Tuesday of each month. Learn where to go, what to bring, what type of questions we’ll ask and what tests may be performed on your child.
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