Eye Cancer

Eye cancer can be either primary, which means the cancer starts from the cells of the eye, or secondary, meaning that the cancer spreads to the eye from cancer located in another part of the body.

Primary eye cancers include intraocular melanoma, intraocular lymphoma, retinoblastoma and medulloepithelioma. Intraocular melanoma is the most common primary cancer in adults, while retinoblastoma is the most common in children.

Common symptoms include a dark colored spot on the colored part of the eye or the iris, blurred vision, vision changes, changes in the shape of the pupil, eye pain, eye redness and nausea. Sometimes eye cancer develops with no symptoms.

Treatment depending on the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. With smaller tumors laser surgery to remove the tumor may be done. Sometimes a surgical removal of the eye is necessary to prevent the cancer from spreading. Other treatments used in combination with surgery include radiation and chemotherapy if the cancer has spread.

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have eye cancer, please consult your doctor.

• American Cancer Society: Can Eye Cancer Be Prevented?

• The Eye Cancer Network: Public Discussion Board

• The Cancer Blog: Eye Cancer Blog Posts

• Google Blog Search: Eye Cancer

• MedHelp: Eye Care Community

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