What is the appropriate interval before safely performing cataract surgery after plaque radiation therapy for iris melanoma?

Great question, but one that requires a nuanced answer.

Often, patients with iris melanomas have some degree of lens opacity, and following brachytherapy, the cataract will surely progress. I recommend carefully following up on the iris melanoma after radiation to ensure the lesion is regressing pro...

The answer to your question largely depends on the type of radiation source used and the extent of the corneal surface irradiated. For example, I have yet to encounter a native cornea becoming opacified after low-energy LDR I-125, Pd-103, or HDR Y-90 plaque irradiation for iris melanoma. Acute glauc...

Usually 2-3 months.

Usually, the ocular oncologist will send a clearance letter. That is probably the most important criterion.

Otherwise, looking for a white + quiet eye.