In this special episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, we bring together six leading experts to discuss newly established consensus guidelines for metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) surveillance.

Through a modified Delphi panel led by the Collaborative Ocular Oncology Group (COOG), 41 experts from more than 25 centers worked to create standardized surveillance recommendations in an area where high-level evidence remains limited.

Joining us for this conversation are:

Dr. Sunandana Chandra

Dr. Juan Alban

Dr. Meredith McKean

Dr. Jose Lutzky

Dr. Scott Walter

Dr. Sanjay Chandrasekaran

Together, they break down:

-How the Delphi process was used to achieve expert consensus

-Why risk-stratified surveillance (including molecular markers like GEP and PRAME, chromosomal findings, and clinical tumor features) is central to these recommendations

-How standardized monitoring can improve early detection of metastatic disease

-The importance of balancing surveillance benefits with potential risks and patient burden

This panel represents a major step forward in aligning care practices and providing clearer guidance for patients and providers navigating metastatic risk in uveal melanoma.

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or clinician, this episode offers valuable insight into how expert collaboration is shaping the future of uveal melanoma care.