Ophthalmic
Ophthalmic - Oncology
Overview
Ophthalmic cancers, although uncommon, may arise from the various eye and orbital structures. In general, they can be classified as eyelid tumours, conjunctival/corneal cancers, uveal cancers, retinal cancers, and orbital/adnexal cancers. Cancer of the eye is a malignancy that starts and grows in your eye. A malignancy is a group of cancer cells. They are non-typical cells that grow quickly and uncontrollably. They can spread to other sites in the body or invade and destroy tissues.
Types of Ophthalmic Cancer:
- Retinoblastoma
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Sebaceous Carcinoma
- Uveal Melanoma
- Conjunctival Melanomas
- Orbital and Adnexal Cancers
