LASIK can Treat Eye Cancer Too!

While LASIK surgery is mainly used to correct common vision disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, it can also save your life.

Recently, ophthalmologists have been using LASIK to treat eye cancer. It is an effective treatment method for very early, very thin melanomas that are not too close to the optic nerve. Using LASIK to treat the melanoma can potentially save the patient's vision as well as his life.

Previously, eye cancer patients were forced to undergo serious radiation treatments, and in some cases, lost their eye. The LASIK treatment method provides a vastly improved option that can allow patients to maintain the quality of their life after surgery.

Eye cancer is very rare. It only affects about 2,000 people a year. Doctors aren't sure what causes it, but they believe that prolonged exposure to direct, bright sunlight might put you at risk.

LASIK works much better on eye cancer when the melanoma is detected early. Therefore, it is important to receive regular eye checkups as you get older.

You can use the links at the bottom of this page to find a qualified LASIK surgeon in your area.