16 Apr Skin Cancer and Eye Health
Skin cancer is very easy to address when diagnosed and treated early. At Oasis Eye Face and Skin, Dr. Vivian Schiedler puts the patient’s health and well-being first. As a board-certified oculofacial surgeon with over ten years of experience, she’s the expert you deserve when diagnosed with skin cancer that may affect the eyes. Oasis Eye Face and Skin serves as both an information hub and treatment center when it comes to skin cancer and the eyes.
Skin cancer can happen anywhere on the body, but is most common in areas where the skin is regularly exposed to UV rays—such as the eyes. Wrinkles and lines around the eyes can sometimes be caused by lifetime exposure to sun damage, and skin cancer can be the most detrimental manifestation of this sun damage. It can take years for skin cancer to become evident, and only a doctor can diagnose skin cancer. Even if you regularly use sunscreen now, sun damage and exposure dating back to your childhood can lead to cancer.
In the majority of cases, early-stage skin cancer can be diagnosed and treated with a simple in-office procedure. Minimal tissue is removed, particularly on the face, to minimize scarring. It is especially important to trust only a surgeon with years of experience specializing in the eye area if you have skin cancer near this delicate location.
Many patients prefer to have any discoloration or scarring from skin cancer treatment addressed for aesthetic concerns. Dr. Schiedler offers a variety of laser treatments post-removal to help reduce scar visibility and give patients the results they are after. It is always important to convey your goals with our team to ensure that we can strive to make them happen.
Contact Oasis Eye Face and Skin Today for More Information
Skin cancer anywhere on the body requires immediate action. However, if you have been diagnosed with skin cancer near the eyes, it’s essential that you can depend on an oculofacial surgeon who specializes in offering the most effective and desirable results. Contact Dr. Schiedler today at (541) 708-6393 for your consultation.