NHS Specialised Services

Eye Cancer Treatments

The Ocular Oncology Service provides diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of adults with suspected malignant tumours of the eye.

There are three treatment modalities:

These Eye Cancer Treatments can be used individually or in a combination and at present it is not clear if any particular approach has any advantages.

Ocular Oncology Services

Of the patients referred to the service about one third are confirmed as having eye cancer. The treatment aims, whenever possible, to preserve vision in the affected eye.

Follow-up care is provided for patients whose tumours recur or who have complications receive further treatment.

Service Information

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Useful Documents

Royal College of Ophthalmologists and
Royal College of Pathologists guidance
on referral of ophthalmic pathology
specimens

Service Specification and Standards
- Ocular Oncology