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title: Eye cancer
description: "[Eye cancer](https://bluefinvision.com/blog/what-is-eye-cancer-understanding-ocular-malignancies/) encompasses malignant tumours of the eyelids, conjunctiva, uvea, retina, and orbit. Early diagnosis is crucial to preserve life and, where possible, vision. ## Examples and warning signs Different tissues give rise to distinct cancers. - Uveal melanoma in…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/conditions-diseases/eye-cancer/"
updated: "2026-01-22"
category: "Conditions & Diseases"
---

# Eye cancer

[Eye cancer](https://bluefinvision.com/blog/what-is-eye-cancer-understanding-ocular-malignancies/) encompasses malignant tumours of the eyelids, conjunctiva, uvea, retina, and orbit. Early diagnosis is crucial to preserve life and, where possible, vision.

## Examples and warning signs

Different tissues give rise to distinct cancers.

- Uveal melanoma in adults and retinoblastoma in children
- Eyelid tumours such as basal cell, squamous cell, and sebaceous carcinoma
- Conjunctival squamous neoplasia and melanoma
- Symptoms including a changing pigmented lesion, new lump, distorted pupil, or white pupil in a child

## Diagnosis and treatment

Specialist care in ocular oncology centres is often required.

- Imaging, ultrasound, and sometimes biopsy to define the lesion
- Local therapies such as plaque radiotherapy, laser, or excision
- Enucleation or exenteration in advanced or painful disease
- Systemic staging and oncologic follow-up for metastatic risk