Why am I being referred to an ocular oncologist?

Why am I being referred to an ocular oncologist?

Ocular oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of all tumors that occur in or around the eye— tumors of the eyelid, conjunctiva, intraocular structures and orbit. Ocular tumors can range from harmless to potentially life-threatening and may also cause vision loss or loss of the eye itself.

What is ocular oncology?

Ophthalmic Oncology is the specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer affecting the eye, orbit (eye socket) and eyelids.

How long does it take to become an ocular oncologist?

at least three years of residency in ophthalmology, if American: completed residency. interest in ocular oncology.

Is Wills Eye owned by Jefferson?

In 1972, Wills Eye affiliated with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and serves as Jefferson’s Department of Ophthalmology.

Can an optometrist diagnose ocular melanoma?

Often times, though, no symptoms are present at all (or at least noticed by the patient) and OM may be diagnosed during a routine sight test by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

What is the survival rate for ocular melanoma?

The 5-year survival rate for eye melanoma is 82%. When melanoma does not spread outside the eye, the 5-year relative survival rate is about 85%. The 5-year survival rate for those with disease that has spread to surrounding tissues or organs and/or the regional lymph nodes is 71%.

How long can you live with ocular melanoma?

5-year relative survival rates for eye melanoma

How fast does ocular melanoma spread?

Some estimates suggest that in 40-50% of individuals, an ocular melanoma will metastasize. Based on the aggressiveness of the particular tumor, as defined by clinical and genetic features, metastasis may be detected as early as 2-3 years after diagnosis and rarely as late as decades after treatment.