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If you detect symptoms of any problems with your eyes or eyelids, be sure to see a physician. Ophthalmologists have the greatest knowledge of eye conditions, while dermatologists are experts on the skin.

At first, the physician may choose to observe an eye problem over time to see if the symptoms worsen or abate. Many lesser problems can also be solved with simple strategies like eyedrops. For more serious conditions, many forms of treatment are available. For example, surgery is the front-line treatment for cataracts, eye cancers, and eyelid cancers. Different forms of radiation may also be used on cancers, especially if the patient is considered too sick or weak for surgery. Other forms of therapy may include lasers, cryotherapy or topical chemotherapy.

The prognosis is good for patients with small, non-metastasized tumors. So remember, for cancers as well as any other eye condition, the earlier you detect and treat the problem, the likelier it is that it will be completely cured.

Medical Reviewer:
Réne S. Rodriguéz-Sains, MD

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