SKIN CANCER FACTS

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]