Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation

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The Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation (OIUF) is the nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for ocular inflammatory disease. Our mission is to find cures for ocular inflammatory diseases, to erase the worldwide deficit of properly trained ocular immunologists, and to provide education and emotional support for those patients afflicted with ocular inflammatory diseases.

Did you know there are approximately 85 systemic conditions that can cause Ocular Inflammatory Disease (OID)? 👁️Since Ma...
03/09/2026

Did you know there are approximately 85 systemic conditions that can cause Ocular Inflammatory Disease (OID)? 👁️

Since March is Autoimmune Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the important link between autoimmune disease and ocular inflammation. Greater awareness helps patients get the right diagnosis, the right specialists, and the right treatment sooner.

Looking to learn more about this topic? Join us tomorrow night (March 10th) for our virtual support group about OID & Systemic Illness!
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v4hUkaYtSgS-E2Xk-9bz7A

📌Join us next week for our March virtual support group!“Let's Talk About It: OID & Systemic Illness”Uveitis is often con...
03/03/2026

📌Join us next week for our March virtual support group!

“Let's Talk About It: OID & Systemic Illness”
Uveitis is often connected to more than the eyes, up to 30–50% of cases are associated with an underlying systemic autoimmune or inflammatory disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sarcoidosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and spondyloarthritis.

Managing both ocular inflammation and systemic illness can feel isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us to connect, share, and learn with others who truly understand.

Register ahead here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v4hUkaYtSgS-E2Xk-9bz7A

03/01/2026

Rare ocular inflammatory diseases may be uncommon, but the strength of this community is not.
On this Rare Disease Day, we honor every story shared, every setback endured, and every moment of hope that keeps us moving forward.
Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a community determined to be seen, heard, and supported.
Today, we amplify their voices.
Today, we stand together.
Today, we choose hope.

02/28/2026

Rare ocular inflammatory diseases may be uncommon, but the strength of this community is not.

On this Rare Disease Day, we honor every story shared, every setback endured, and every moment of hope that keeps us moving forward.

Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a community determined to be seen, heard, and supported.

Today, we amplify their voices.
Today, we stand together.
Today, we choose hope.

to a former fellow reunion from 2024 with nearly the entire Class of 2011 together again. It’s incredible to see how e...
02/25/2026

to a former fellow reunion from 2024 with nearly the entire Class of 2011 together again. It’s incredible to see how each of these graduates has gone on to advance the field and provide expert care to patients living with rare ocular inflammatory diseases.

📸: Drs. Lama Mulki, Stephen Anesi, Khayyam Durrani, Raj Shah, and Luis Gonzalez

Meet Katherine, one of the incredible individuals in our community, who will be sharing her story & advice at our next s...
02/07/2026

Meet Katherine, one of the incredible individuals in our community, who will be sharing her story & advice at our next support group! ✨

"I’m an IT software trainer with a focus on making technology understandable and accessible to everyone. The same skills I use to plan a complex implementation at work, like an eye for spreadsheets and templates, have helped me advocate for myself and better manage my uveitis. In my free time, I enjoy drinking matcha, reading, visiting museums, and making a variety of things with my hands. I call St. Louis home, where you might also find me volunteering with Mightiest Mamas, the non-profit I co-founded to bring smiles to our local hospital.

While managing uveitis can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone—or reinvent the wheel. I’ll walk through the systems I’ve built over years of trial and error, including tips for preparing for appointments, tracking flares, and specialty medication reminders. Come ready to pick up new ideas you can adapt for your own care."

Register here for Katherine's talk on February 10th @ 7PM EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hjNh7sXtTEqgQ0sexoKwUA

February is Low Vision Awareness Month! 👁️ Low vision refers to vision loss that cannot be corrected surgically or with ...
02/06/2026

February is Low Vision Awareness Month! 👁️ Low vision refers to vision loss that cannot be corrected surgically or with glasses, and can affect patients with Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Diseases. With proper and timely care, the risk of low vision and blindness can be reduced!

For tips on navigating with low vision, click here to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aifvUdC_tsU

It’s Ophthalmology Residency Match Day! 👁️We’re proud of our Pre-Residency Research Fellows as they move forward on thei...
01/29/2026

It’s Ophthalmology Residency Match Day! 👁️

We’re proud of our Pre-Residency Research Fellows as they move forward on their journeys in ophthalmology, ready with the tools to properly care for patients with ocular inflammatory disease.

Congratulations to the Ophthalmology Class of 2030, and to those continuing the path, we’re cheering you on every step of the way. 🎉

📆 It's almost time for our February support group!"Your Uveitis Toolkit: Systems That Work" Presented By: Katherine Gast...
01/29/2026

📆 It's almost time for our February support group!
"Your Uveitis Toolkit: Systems That Work"
Presented By: Katherine Gastler, IT Specialist & Uveitis Patient
Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 7 PM EST

Managing uveitis can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone—or reinvent the wheel. I’ll walk through the systems I’ve built over years of trial and error, including tips for preparing for appointments, tracking flares, and specialty medication reminders. Come ready to pick up new ideas you can adapt for your own care.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hjNh7sXtTEqgQ0sexoKwUA

We’re grateful to start 2026 by learning and sharing alongside the uveitis community. This past weekend, members of the ...
01/23/2026

We’re grateful to start 2026 by learning and sharing alongside the uveitis community. This past weekend, members of the OIUF research team attended the American Uveitis Society Winter Symposium. Our research fellow, Dr. Andrew Briere, presented a case of placoid chorioretinitis, and Dr. Lingling Huang presented work exploring how AI may help predict prognosis in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, an ongoing project in partnership with OIUF and MERSI.

📸: L-R: Carl Wilkins, MD (Associate physician at our clinical parter, MERSI), Andrew Briere, DO (OIUF Research Fellow), Lingling Huang, MD, PhD (Uveitis Physician & Researcher) and Stephen Anesi, MD, FACS (OIUF's Fellowship Preceptor).

Humira became the first FDA-approved non-steroid option for non-infectious uveitis in 2016, and in 2026, it remains the ...
01/20/2026

Humira became the first FDA-approved non-steroid option for non-infectious uveitis in 2016, and in 2026, it remains the only one.

That’s why OIUF partners with the experts working toward new FDA-approved therapies, while also conducting research on off-label treatments and providing patient support and education so no one has to navigate access and insurance barriers alone.

OIUF in #2016! ✨ 10 years ago, we were busy making our mark in the field of Ocular Immunology! From attending ARVO to t...
01/18/2026

OIUF in #2016! ✨ 10 years ago, we were busy making our mark in the field of Ocular Immunology!

From attending ARVO to training fellows at our clinical site in Massachusetts to our annual Walk for Vision to publishing a textbook on the treatment of Uveitic Glaucoma, we are grateful for the opportunity to have made an impact in this field!

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