At UCLA they gave me 2 of them: serpiginous vs retino - choroiditis. But they aren't sure about both
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your answers and your suggestions, I appreciate it so much! I couldn't get back to the forum sooner because I went to Bascom Palmer Institute, yesturday a few doctors saw me and they agree with the treatment and puzzeled about my diagnosis. At least (I know from their oppinion) that the injection is not nessesary right now. I'm still dedicated to find the doctor. I absolutely agree that even at #1 ranked institute there are (as JodieJ said) doctors with a different range of skills and experience. I'm thinking about findind a good, experianced doctor in UCLA (unless there is someone in some other place that someone can recomend). May be someone knows who is really good there, because I'm not comfortable with my doctor and I know this is an important issue. If someone can provide that information I will appreciate it very much.
I agree with JodieJ. Castle Connolly's website (www.castleconnolly.com) allows you to search for a specialist in your area. With all of the "best doctor" sites out there, it can be tough to find which ones are legit. Doctors don't pay to be included on this one and their credentials are all researched. They also have a service where you can call and speak to someone about your particular medical problem and they'll give you the names of 3 specialists.
Hope this helps! Good luck and best wishes!
What is your medical diagnosis?
Dr. O.
There is no single "best" doctor for your retina problem. The best judges of who ranks highest in terms of ability to treat your condition are other ophthalmologists specializing in this area. These doctors are (hopefully) knowledgeable about who has done significant research in the area, and they know their colleagues from professional conferences and seminars. So one way to get a referral would be to ask your current doctor for the name of a colleague for a second opinion. You might ask him whom he would suggest for his wife or close friend with your condition if she were willing to go anywhere to save her eye.
Another possibility would be to use Castle-Connolly's service. Their data base of "best" doctors is compiled by asking other doctors who they would choose to see themselves. At a minimum, all of their doctors are board-certified, experienced, and have a good reputation among other doctors. For a fee, Castle-Connolly will search their data base for you to find a specialist in your condition. (You would definitely want to give them more specific diagnostic information than you mentioned in your post.) You can get more information about this service at the Castle-Connolly website. (Try googling.)
A third possibility would be to set up an appointment at a prestigious eye care institution (e.g., Bascom Palmer in Miami). Personally speaking, this option would not be my first choice, since the staff at even the best institutes have a range of skills and experience.