Learn about clinical trials and research opportunities in Diagnosis/Treatment section
Learn about clinical trials and research opportunities in Diagnosis/Treatment section
Note: Any organization's list or database should never be considered a comprehensive directory of physicians in that specialty. Also, medical association websites list only their members in their search tools.
FIND OCULAR ONCOLOGISTS AND MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS
(CANCER DOCTORS TREATING MELANOMA OF THE EYE):
>> From A Cure in Sight
"Ocular oncologist locations and medical oncologist locations" in the United States.
>> From American Academy of Ophthalmology
"Find an Ophthalmologist" search tool. Select 'Ocular Oncology' in Subspecialty drop-down menu. (Other countries are also available.)
>> From American Society of Clinical Oncology
"Find a Cancer Doctor" search tool. Select 'Eye Cancer' in Specialty drop-down menu. (Other countries are also available.)
>> From CURE OM
"Melanoma Treatment Center Finder" in the United States. Select 'Ocular' in the services list for ocular melanoma treatment centers.
>> From Eye Cancer Foundation
"Find a Doctor" search tool. (Other countries are also available.)
FIND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS WHO ARE RETINA SPECIALISTS:
>> From American Academy of Ophthalmology
"Find an Ophthalmologist" search tool. Select 'Retina — medical only' or 'Retina/Vitreous — medical & surgery' in Subspecialty drop-down menu. (Other countries are also available.)
>> From American Society of Retina Specialists
"Find a Retina Specialist" search tool. (Other countries are also available.)
FIND RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS:
>> From American Society of Clinical Oncology
"Find a Cancer Doctor" search tool. Select 'Radiation Oncology' in Additional Filters drop-down menu. (Other countries are also available.)
>> From American Society for Radiation Oncology
"Find a Radiation Oncologist" search tool. The tool is located in the first section of webpage. (Other countries are also available.)
FIND OCULAR SURGEONS:
>> From American Academy of Ophthalmology
"Find an Ophthalmologist" search tool. Select 'Oculofacial Plastics/Reconstructive' or 'Ocular Oncology' in Subspecialty drop-down menu. (Other countries are also available.)
>> From American College of Surgeons
"Find a Surgeon" search tool located in left-hand column. Select 'Ophthalmic Surgery' in Specialty drop-down menu. (Other countries are also available.)
>> From American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
"Find a Surgeon Directory." (Other countries are also available.)
"In cancer care, a patient is often treated by a team of oncologists who specialize in different areas of oncology and types of treatments. For instance, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and a surgical oncologist."
Click below for more information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology:
American Society of Ocularists provides a search tool for finding "professionals specializing in the fabricating and fitting of custom-made ocular prosthetics (artificial eyes)" in the United States and other countries.
Also, the National Examining Board of Ocularists provides a registry that lists "all currently Board-Certified Ocularists in the United States, Canada, Belgium, India, and South and Central America."
Ophthalmologists Vs. Optometrists Vs. Opticians — What’s The Difference?
OneSight.org provides a brief overview "to understand the differences in services and training between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians."
American Optometric Association provides a search tool for finding an optometrist.
"NCI-Designated Cancer Centers dedicate significant resources toward developing research programs, faculty, and facilities. [...] Find a center near you and learn about its specific research capabilities, programs, and initiatives." These centers are listed by state on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) website.
Visit EyeMelanoma.org's Clinical Trials Information for ClinicalTrials.gov search tool and other resources.
New information added to this webpage: April 5, 2022
Links to all external sites re-verified on this webpage: June 13, 2022
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