Living with Decreased Vision After Ocular Melanoma Treatment

Faced with the possibility of losing sight, a new diagnosis of ocular melanoma can be a time of fear and uncertainty. This may also be fueled by the traditional ways in which vision is measured, using the Snellen eye chart and measuring the smallest line of letters that we can read. However, vision is much more than the eye chart. Most of the ways in which we use our vision are not routinely measured at all. Instead, it is more practical to find out how patients are managing with their everyday tasks, and to find out what areas of daily activity they may be having difficulty with. In my experience, the majority of people undergoing treatment for melanoma where the affected eye may be weaker than the healthy fellow eye, do extremely well. Listen on to hear more!  Welcome to Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma, a guide to understanding everything there is to know about your experience with this rare cancer. Learn through the lens of my knowledge and clinical experience as a physician expert and passionate patient advocate. The more you know about ocular melanoma, the better you will do, and the better you will live. Let's go! The content shared on the Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness. She is also the host of the Mind Body MD podcast where she shares her passion for holistic health and wellness.