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1. I had ocular melanoma in 2005. I was lucky it was discovered in a routine eye exam before I had any

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Jan 20, 2023, 04:03 PM

Jan 2023

symptoms. I went to OSU Medical center in Columbus where they attached a radio active seed to the back
of my eye for 5 days. The tumor was destroyed and it didn't affect my eye sight. I had to go and get an MRI
every year for ten years. Ocular Melanoma metastasis to the liver or brain I was told. Thank God the optometrist knew
her job. It was caught early I think is was like 4mm. Thanks for posting.

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How a $30 Test Saved My Life - Eyes [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2023 OP

I had ocular melanoma in 2005. I was lucky it was discovered in a routine eye exam before I had any doc03 Jan 2023 #1

TG your optometrist was on it & you received excellent care early. Good for you!.. appalachiablue Jan 2023 #2

I am seeing my retinal consultant every six months for diabetic retinotopy LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2023 #3

Good going, sounds like you have a solid Dr. All the best. Years back I worked appalachiablue Jan 2023 #4