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a rare form of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the part of the eye called the uvea, which contains cells called melanocytes that house pigments.
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What is melanoma of the iris?
Melanoma of the iris is cancer of the eye.
What is the prognosis for a patient with retinoblastoma?
All forms of retinoblastoma and intraocular melanoma are treatable. Enucleation can usually be avoided if the tumor is found early enough. In addition, primary cancers of the eye have a relatively low mortality rate if treated promptly.
What cosmetic implant covers the portion of the eye?
Intraocular
What is the name of the procedure that is performed to check the intraocular pressure of the eye?
TONOGRAPHY
The semicircular canals provide drainage within the eye to control intraocular pressure?
False
Semicircular canals provide drainage within the eye to control intraocular pressure?
False
What is the term that describes an eye in which the natural lens has been replaced with an intraocular lens?
pseudophakia
What is the liquid that comes out of the eye when you cry?
The eye has intraocular fluid or aqueous humor. Eyes give off tears that keep them lubricated.
What is eye melanomas?
Eye melanoma is cancer of the eye. If you have been diagnosed with this, you need to be seen regularly by your eyecare professional to monitor for changes.
What is the purpose of a goniotomy?
to clear the obstruction to aqueous outflow from the eye, which in turn lowers the intraocular pressure (IOP).
Is eye cancer rare?
Yes, uveal melanoma is a rare cancer overall.
What are the characteristics of eyes?
Eye cancers can be grouped into three basic categories according to their location in the eye: tumors of the eyelid and conjunctiva; intraocular tumors; and orbital tumors.
