Ocular Oncology (Eye Cancer)

What is Ocular Oncology? 

Ocular oncology, or eye cancer, is a cancer that forms in tissues in and around the eye. Some of the cancers that may affect the eye include melanoma (a rare cancer that begins in the cells that make the pigment melanin in the eye), carcinoma (cancer that begins in tissues that cover structures in the eye), lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells), and retinoblastoma (cancer that begins in the retina and usually occurs in children younger than 5 years).

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

• Eye Plaque
• Eye Drops, Eye Pad & Eye Shield
• What to Do While Receiving Radiation Therapy to the Eye

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Ocular Oncology (Eye Cancer) Clinic
• Department of Radiation Oncology Eye Site Group
• Department of Ophthalmology
• Eye Clinic
• Neuro-Opthalmology Clinic
• Oncology Interactive Education Series

Related Web Sites

• Eye Cancer Network – Conditions
  Includes a detailed description of multiple eye-related tumors.
• Ocular Oncology – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  This site provides a broad overview of eye cancer and includes information on eye anatomy, treatment and diagnosis.
• What is Eye Cancer? -  American Cancer Society
  Includes detailed information on statistics, causes, risk factors and treatment options for individuals with eye cancer.
• Canadian Ophthalmological Society
  Find out eye facts, conditions, disorders, treatments, and safety from the Public Information Service of the Society.
• CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
  Information and resources for people with vision impairments.
• University of Ottawa Eye Institute, the Ottawa Hospital
  Click on “common eye diseases” menu to get information.
• National Eye Institute (U.S.)
  Contains English and Spanish information on eye diseases and disorders, eye anatomy, eye care resources.
• Eyecare Trust (UK)
  Contains detailed information about many eyecare issues, eye disorders and treatments.