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11 min read•Sep 25, 2026

Eye Cancer & Ocular Oncology: Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, Diagnostics & Surgeries

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Eye cancer (ocular oncology) encompasses primary malignancies in the eyeball, lacrimal glands, or eyelids, as well as secondary metastases. India hosts ~30% of global cases.

Subtypes of Eye Cancer

• Ocular Melanoma: Uveal melanoma (iris, ciliary body, choroid), Eyelid melanoma, Conjunctival melanoma.

• Retinoblastoma: Malignant retinal tumor observed primarily in young children (ages 2-3).

• Carcinomas: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC eyelid) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).

Symptoms & Diagnostic Modalities

Symptoms: Dark iris spots, blurred/double vision, floaters, light flashes, blind spot, eyelid lump, eye bulging (proptosis), redness, and pain.

Diagnostics: Dilated Eye exam, Retinal Imaging, UBM ultrasound biomicroscopy, MRI, CT, Angiography dye, Family history, Biopsy.

Therapies & Enucleation

Treatment: Radiation therapy plaque, Laser thermotherapy, Chemotherapy, Surgery (Local resection or Enucleation eyeball removal with prosthetic fitting), Cryotherapy, Immunotherapy (Tebentafusp).

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Citations & Medical References