Tumors and cancers commonly occur on the conjunctiva and often grow onto the corneal surface. Both conjunctival melanoma and squamous carcinoma have been associated with sun (ultraviolet UV-ray) exposure, so Dr. Finger says, "Think of Sunglasses as Sunblock for your Eyes.®" Commonly treated with observation for growth, surgical removal or a combination of surgery and freezing "cryotherapy," over the last 10 years more and more patients are treated with immunotherapy or chemotherapy eye drops. Of course, your doctor may need to biopsy first, but at The New York Eye Cancer Center, most patients don't need extensive surgery.   

Paul T. Finger, MD, FACS
The New York Eye Cancer Center
115 East 61st Street
New York City, New York, USA
10065

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