Support Group Meetings

OIUF is dedicated to providing support to patients and caregivers of Ocular Inflammatory Disease (OID). We provide monthly Support Group Meetings using a virtual platform to ensure patients and caregivers are able to access our supportive programing no matter their location.
Each month, participants can join Frances Foster, OIUF’s Support Group Facilitator, and a variety of guests to discuss topics relating to life with chronic Ocular Inflammatory Disease (OID). 
 
Scheduling for 2025 meetings is provided here. Please check back to this page for updated details!

Let’s Talk About It: Work Life Balance with OID/Chronic Illness

Tuesday, March 11 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Facilitator: Frances Foster, MS, NP (OIUF Support Group Facilitator & Chair)

Ask a Rheumatologist

Wednesday, April 16 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guest: Laura Amorese-O’Connell, MD (Former OIUF Fellow and Rheumatologist)

Secondary Complications from OID

Tuesday, May 6 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guest: Peter Chang, MD, FACS (Former OIUF Fellow and Ocular Immunologist)

Research Updates & Participating in Clinical Trials

Tuesday, June 10 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guest: TBD

Dry Eye and Uveitis

Tuesday, July 8 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guests: Dry Eye Foundation and Stephen Anesi, MD, FACS (Former OIUF Fellow and Ocular Immunologist)

Coping with Chronic Illness

Tuesday, August 12 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guests: TBD

Accessibility with Apple Products

Tuesday, September 9 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guest: Katherine Gastler (IT & Accessibility Expert)

What’s it Like to Get an Infusion

Tuesday, October 7 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guest: Infusion Access Foundation

3 Steps to Maximize Health, Healing and Longevity

Tuesday, November 11 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Guest: John Barrett (Author of “Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle: How to Stay Healthy While Excelling in a Work Environment”)

Let’s Talk About It: Parents & Caregivers of OID

Tuesday, December 9 th , 2025 @ 7:00 EST
Facilitator: Frances Foster, MS, NP (OIUF Support Group Facilitator & Chair)

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     Uveitis and Steroid-Sparing Therapy

    Presented by C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS, FACR

    Audio-Digest Ophthalmology Volume 56, Issue 15

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