Ocular Cancer
Effect of UV Radiation on Ocular Melanoma Differs Between Parts of the Eye
A large study linked greater exposure to an increased risk of ciliary body/iris melanoma, but a reduced risk of choroidal melanoma.
02/21/2024
Lacrimal Gland Cancers Need More Attention
Early detection is critical for these malignancies.
11/29/2023
Even Small Delays in Uveal Melanoma Treatment Affect Outcomes
Increasing time between diagnosis and intervention was associated with a higher risk of metastatic death.
11/24/2023
Uveal Melanoma Outcomes Not Impacted by Medicaid Status
While other cancer results may be limited by access to proper care, that wasn’t the case for this ocular manifestation.
11/17/2023
Study Identifies Unique Features of Ocular Melanoma in Kids
Conjunctival melanoma had the highest mortality rate followed by some uveal melanomas.
11/16/2023
Financial Disparities Affect Ocular Cancer Presentation
More advanced disease was found in patients on Medicaid or uninsured, as well as those in lower income quartiles.
11/15/2023
A Nose for News
An exam of the adnexa and face can help identify possible tumors.
11/15/2023
Skin Tone Predicts Uveal Melanoma Outcomes
Metastasis is more common in patients with the Fitzpatrick type I, study finds.
10/03/2023
Obese Patients with Uveal Melanoma Fare Better
An elevated BMI and consequent increased serum leptin levels reduce metastasis and mortality risk, study finds.
04/13/2023
OCT Can Help Diagnose Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
The technology has been shown to effectively differentiate between malignancy and benign pterygia.
03/27/2023
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
September 9, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Lucas Lindsell, OD, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
