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John Mason, M.D.

Ocular melanoma • Diabetic retinopathy • Macular surgery

Media contact: Hannah Echols, echolsh@uab.edu 

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John Mason, M.D.

Department of Ophthalmology 

 

Areas of expertise:

  • Ocular Melanoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Macular surgery

 

 

Mason is the only ocular oncologist in the state of Alabama. During the past 10 years, he has treated many cases of ocular melanoma and is available to discuss diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disease. Mason stresses that all adults should have a yearly eye exam in order to prevent and treat many forms of eye disease.

Mason's major research areas include diabetic eye disease, macular surgery and ocular oncology.

 

 

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