Medical & Surgical Care
for the Retina & Vitreous

Offices Conveniently Located in Charlottesville & Fishersville

An eye-saving treatment for melanoma in the eye

You may be stunned to learn melanoma can develop in the eye since more than 9 of 10 melanomas start in the skin. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 3,490 new eye cancer cases will be diagnosed. Eye cancer can develop at any age, but the risk for most types increases as people age. Uveal melanoma is a rare cancer but is the most common type of eye cancer in adults.

The causes of uveal melanoma are unknown. No risk factors have been definitively associated with this type of cancer. Still, experts have found that uveal melanoma occurs mainly in patients who are Caucasian with lighter-colored eyes.

Signs & Symptoms

Have you experienced a sudden onset of vision loss?
Have you noticed a sudden onset of flashes of light?
Are you extremely nearsighted?
Are there blind spots around your center of vision?
Have you had a traumatic eye injury?

View all of the symptoms which could indicate an eye problem involving the retina.

DISEASES OF THE RETINA

The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that is responsible for vision. Many retinal diseases share common symptoms and treatments, but each has unique characteristics. Retinal diseases include Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Detached/Torn Retinas.