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Photocoagulation
Source: Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Photocoagulation is a procedure that uses laser light to destroy blood vessels that bring nutrients to the tumor, causing the tumor cells to die. Photocoagulation may be used to treat small tumors. This is also called light coagulation.
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