Ocular Melanoma

Ocular melanoma, or melanoma of the eye, is the most common primary eye tumor in adults and the 2^nd most common melanoma (after cutaneous melanoma).

Ocular (uveal) melanoma, or melanoma of the eye, is the most common form of eye cancer in adults. Did you know:

Ocular melanoma is not thought to be related to sun exposure
Approximately 2,000 Americans are diagnosed with ocular melanoma each year
Eye tumors should be treated by an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating ocular melanoma
Ocular melanoma spreads to other organs in the body in about half of all cases
When ocular melanoma spreads, it most commonly spreads to the liver