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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.