Posted by
Bolic,
Published on
24 January 2010
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following:
The type of melanoma cells (how they look under a microscope).
- The size of the tumor.
- Which part of the eye the tumor is in (the iris, ciliary body, or choroid).
- Whether the tumor has spread within the eye or to other places in the body.
- The patient’s age and general health.
- Whether the tumor has recurred (come back) after treatment.
In patients with small tumors that have not spread, intraocular melanoma can be cured and vision can usually be saved.
Posted by
Bolic,
Published on
17 January 2010
Intraocular melanoma may hold in order to find it. The following tests and procedures may be used:
- Eye exam with dilated pupil:
Pupil dilated by using medicated eye drops, so the doctor to look through the lens and pupil to the retina. The inside of the eye, including the retina and the optic nerve, is examined using an instrument that produces a narrow beam of light. This is sometimes called a slit-lamp exam. The doctor may take pictures over time to keep track of changes in the size of the tumor and how fast it is growing. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by
Bolic,
Published on
11 January 2010
Intraocular melanoma may not point out any early symptoms. Intraocular melanoma symptoms are sometimes found during a routine eye exam when the doctor dilates the pupil and looks into the eye. Possible signs of intraocular melanoma include a dark spot on the iris or blurred vision.
The following symptoms may be caused by intraocular melanoma or by other conditions. A doctor should be consulted if any of these problems occur: Read the rest of this entry »
