OPHTHALMOLOGYThe Northwestern Medicine Department of Ophthalmology is dedicated to providing the most advanced medical care; educating students, residents and fellows; and conducting high-impact research that results in the development of new knowledge and therapies for vision-threatening diseases. Our faculty members include nationally and internationally recognized specialists in cornea, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, orbit and oculoplastics, ocular inflammation, retinal diseases, refractive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, adult strabismus and comprehensive ophthalmology. More than 30 of our physicians and scientists are actively pursuing new knowledge to contribute to the development of highly advanced therapies and improve the quality of life for patients with diseases and disorders of the eyes.
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Uveal melanoma is very rare, with an annual incidence of about 5 to 6 per million people and requires specialized advanced treatment. Northwestern Medicine is one of the few institutions in the U.S. offering both proton beam therapy and plaque brachytherapy for uveal melanoma. Here, Chris Bowen, MD, an ophthalmic oncologist and retina surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, discusses these treatment modalities, offered by his multidisciplinary team, that allow for personalized care and improved outcomes.
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