Download free beyond eye care target6/19/2023 “While uveitis can be caused by infection, it’s more commonly associated with autoimmune or inflammatory conditions that affect the whole body, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sarcoidosis or Crohn's disease,” Dr. While uveitis itself is relatively rare, the inflammation can damage eye tissues and vision, so seeking prompt care from a specialist is critical. Uveitis is an umbrella term for a number of inflammatory conditions in the eye, whether stemming from infection or autoimmune conditions. Yamanuha. “Many times, the diagnosis is new for a patient or their family, so I try to communicate thoroughly and reach a treatment plan in partnership with patients and their providers.” “I want to help patients really understand what’s happening with their eyes,” said Dr. He completed both uveitis and medical retina fellowships at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and sees both adult and pediatric patients. Yamanuha, has practiced at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center and Phillips-Wangensteen Building Eye Clinic for a year and a half. At Maple Grove, she’s the comprehensive ophthalmology provider for adults and provides the spectrum of care from eye exams to managing more complex diseases.Īnother partner, Dr. She completed surgical fellowships in ocular immunology and uveitis from Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical Center and Northwestern University, seeing both adult and pediatric patients with inflammatory eye disease, and has specialized training to do cataract surgery in eyes that have a history of inflammation. Minkus has been practicing at the M Health Fairview Phillips-Wangensteen Building Eye Clinic and the M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Maple Grove since early 2021. Minkus, an ophthalmologist at M Physicians.Īlong with a comprehensive team of ophthalmologists, Dr. “At M Physicians, we’re lucky to have several uveitis specialists, which is unusual,” said Dr. Caroline Minkus and Justin Yamanuha, University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is uniquely positioned to treat rare eye conditions––like uveitis––which require a collaborative, holistic approach that spans beyond just eye care. Because of the expertise of ophthalmologists like Drs.
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