Eye tumors in adults are relatively uncommon

Question:

Dear Parkway Group Healthcare,

Recently someone in my family was told by a Jakarta ophthalmologist and urologist that he was suspected to have tumor intraocular OD in his right eye and a tumor in his prostate. I would be thankful if you could give us explanations on the following:

1. A brief description of tumor intraocular OD. What kind of screening process is done to check if a person has this eye tumor and how is this disease treated?

2. I am considering bringing the patient to your hospital for an eye examination. Should I consult an ophthalmologist or an oncologist? If the doctors say the patient tests positive for the eye tumor and prostate tumor, should the treatment be handled by an oncologist alone or by both an ophthalmologist or urologist, and oncologist?

3. The street address and e-mail address of East Shore Hospital.

Thank you for your response.

Regards,

-- Pawitra

Answer:

Dear Pawitra,

1. Eye tumors in adults are relatively uncommon on their own. Although still possible, it is more likely to be due to a spread from the prostate tumor. Whatever the underlying cause, a complete eye examination plus an MRI scan would be needed to study the extent of the tumor and its spread.

2. The treatment plan would be a combined one, that is, both an ophthalmologist and oncologist would work together to treat such a case.

3. The location of East Shore Hospital is 321 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427990. For complete information please check http://www.pgh.parkway.com.sg.

-- Dr. Marc Tay

Dr. Marc Tay is an ophthalmologist consultant at the East Shore Medical Center.