Fluorescein Angiogram This test requires a single visit to the Adelaide Eye & Retina Centre, expect to be there for at least 1 ½ half hours. For the test to be done, the pupil of each eye will be temporarily enlarged with eye drops. These drops may take some hours...
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) This is a non-invasive eye test, and is easily tolerated by the patient. Doctor will only recommend this test if he feels it is important in diagnosing and/or managing your eye problem. You can, obviously, elect not to proceed with...
The Artificial Eye The artificial or prosthetic eye will be made four to six weeks after the enucleation. Firstly, a moulding or impression of the socket must be taken. This is a painless procedure performed by a technician known as an ocularist. The new prosthetic...
Enucleation Removal of an eye or enucleation is still a very common form of treatment for malignant melanoma involving the inner coats of the eye (Uveal Melanoma) The reasons for performing enucleation of an eye in uveal melanoma may include: The eye contains a tumour...
Plaque Radiotherapy Plaque Radiotherapy is one of the most common methods used for treating malignant melanoma involving the inner coats of the eye (uveal melanoma). It is available as a treatment for both small and medium size melanomas, and allows the patient to...
