2 year old Uveitis screening...

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Hello all--

I am somewhat new to the list and this is my first post. I apologize in advance

if this topic has already been covered...

I have a two year old who has been diagnosed with JRA, but so far it has only

involved one knee, as far as we can tell. I took him to the opthamologist to be

screened for uveitis 4 or 5 months ago, and he is scheduled to go back for

another screening in a few weeks. The first trip to the opthamologist was a

nightmare. Although it was at a Children's hospital, they seemed to have no

skill in actually dealing with children. He freaked out to have drops put in

his eyes, and then the 45 minute wait until his eyes dilated gave him lots of

time to think about it and freak out even more when the doctor tried to look in

his eyes. I wondered if anyone has any tips for making this go more smoothly

with a little person who doesn't really understand what's happening....

Thanks in advance..(and Happy Thanksgiving!!)

Amy