The International Uveitis Study
Group (IUSG) was formed in 1978 by a small number of
clinicians who shared a common interest in uveitis. Over
the next almost 30 years the group has increased
in size to over 80
uveitis specialists from all over the world.
The IUSG comprises researchers and clinicians who are
commited to stimulate, encourage, and intensify a converted
effort in research and clinical management of uveitis, with
the goal of developing new methods for the diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of the blinding complications of
uveitis.
The IUSG is a member of the International Federation of
Ophthalmological Societies (IFOS); the Executive Body of
IFOS is the International Council of Ophthalmology
(ICO).
Purpose (1986 Constitution)
The purpose of the organization shall be the advancement of
knowledge of uveitis within the framework of
ophthalmology.
Present IUSG Officers
President:
Manfred Zierhut
Secretary:
Philip Murray
Treasurer:
Carl Herbort
(Immediate
Past President: Robert Nussenblatt)
