Eye Cancer
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MedlinePlus data edition September 26, 2026. Imported September 27, 2026. These dates do not indicate a new clinical review of the article.
Cancer of the eye is uncommon. It can affect the outer parts of the eye, such as the eyelid, which are made up of muscles, skin and nerves. If the cancer starts inside the eyeball it's called intraocular cancer. The most common intraocular cancers in adults are melanoma and lymphoma. The most common eye cancer in children is retinoblastoma, which starts in the cells of the retina. Cancer can also spread to the eye from other parts of the body.
Treatment for eye cancer varies by the type and by how advanced it is. It may include surgery, radiation therapy, freezing or heat therapy, or laser therapy.
Symptoms, tests and care options
Further reading selected by MedlinePlus. Links open the original organizations’ websites.
- Can Eye Cancer Be Found Early? · American Cancer Society
- Dilating Eye Drops · American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Drugs Approved for Retinoblastoma · National Cancer Institute
- Eye Symptoms · American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Signs and Symptoms of Eye Cancer · American Cancer Society
- Stages of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma · National Cancer Institute
- Treatment of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma · National Cancer Institute
- Treatment Option Overview (Intraocular [Uveal] Melanoma) · National Cancer Institute
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