These articles and guides answer questions that patients and families often ask after an eye tumor has been found — about curability, staging, surgery, genetics and follow-up. Each one is written in plain language, refers to the published evidence and explains when a specialist opinion is worth seeking.
Articles
In-depth answers to common questions about eye cancer and its treatment.
- Eye cancer · ArticlesIs eye cancer curable?Most eye cancers can be controlled and many are cured. What the published figures show for each type, and why early diagnosis matters.Read more
- Eye cancer · ArticlesChoosing a specialistTraining, experience, team and communication: what to look for in an ocular oncologist, and what to ask at the first visit.Read more
- Articles · Eye cancerEye cancer stagesCOMS sizes, AJCC stages and retinoblastoma groups A–E explained in plain language, with what each stage means for treatment.Read more
- Eye cancer · ArticlesEye tumor surgeryFrom a small biopsy to removal of the eye: types of eye tumor surgery, anesthesia, recovery, pathology results and flying home.Read more
Patient guides
Focused guides on symptoms, prognosis, genetic testing, follow-up after treatment, a white glow in a child's photos and the cost of care.
- Eye cancer · Patient guideEye cancer symptomsWhich changes in vision, on the eye's surface, on the eyelids or in a child's pupil can signal a tumor, and which need urgent care.Read more
- Uveal melanoma · Patient guidePrognosis and survivalSurvival figures explained clearly and kindly: what they mean, what influences them, and how your own risk can be estimated.Read more
- Uveal melanoma · Patient guideGenetic testing and biopsyWhy a tiny biopsy is sometimes taken, what class 1 and class 2 results mean, and when inherited BAP1 testing is advised.Read more
- Uveal melanoma · Patient guideMetastasis and follow-upHow often scans are needed after eye melanoma, and how spread to the liver is treated today, including approved drugs and trials.Read more
- Retinoblastoma · For parentsWhite pupil in photosNoticed a white glow in your child's eye in a photo? It has several possible causes, some harmless, but every child needs a prompt eye examination.Read more
- Retinoblastoma · GeneticsRetinoblastoma geneticsHeritable or not? What RB1 testing shows, how brothers, sisters and future children are screened, and why survivors need lifelong care.Read more
- Eye cancer · Patient guideTreatment costsWhy eye cancer care has no fixed price, what drives the cost, and how to request a personalized written estimate.Read more
Guides on cataract surgery and lens replacement — such as recovery and flying home, or choosing a lens — are collected on the cataract surgery and lens replacement pages. All articles follow the website's editorial policy: they cite their sources and are reviewed at least once a year.
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