Malignant Eye Melanoma, also referred to as
Ocular Melanoma, is a disease in which cancer cells form and grow in eye
tissue. The onset of eye melanoma does not typically have obvious signs and
symptoms, making it difficult to detect.
Warning signs of eye melanoma include:
- Dark
spots on the iris
- Blurry
or poor vision in one eye
- Change
in pupil shape (the dark circle at the eye center)
- Floaters,
a sensation of dust or flashes
- Flashing
lights sensation
If you are experiencing
any of these symptoms or have sudden changes in your vision, see your doctor
immediately.
If cancer is diagnosed, our
team of highly skilled ophthalmologists will determine your best course of
treatment based on cancer type, stage, and location, as well as your overall
health.
In some cases, more than
one course of treatment is recommended to generate the best possible outcome. These
treatments include:
- Surgery
- Radiation
therapy
- Laser
therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted
therapy