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OSSN is a malignant growth on the surface of the eye involving the conjunctiva and cornea. It can be thought of as a “skin cancer” of the eye, and is largely due to sun exposure over a long time. They can mimic pterygia but tend to cause less symptoms, have a more fleshy and gelatinous appearance and more irregular blood vessel pattern than pterygia. While they are slow growing, these lesions need to be treated as they can potentially spread to other parts of the body and other tissues.
OSSN is more common in:
OSSN may be identified on a routine examination as symptoms tend to be minimal. Patients may also have noted growth or irritation. Occasionally reduced vision may be the presenting sign.
The treatment for OSSN generally involves surgical excision and eye drops. Surgery requires cutting the OSSN from the surface of the eye and the lesion can then be sent for pathology testing to ensure the diagnosis is correct and to check for clear margins.
Medical treatments may be Mitomycin-C or Interferon alpha 2b, which are able to treat the entire ocular surface for abnormal cells. Drops need to be taken for a period of weeks to months, and can be a little irritant.
Generally follow up visits are recommended to watch for any recurrence, however treatment is usually very effective with good visual results.
When we deal with your eye problems, you can expect to be treated with the same degree of care and commitment as if you were a member of our family.