A Complete Guide to Eye Cancers; Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Treatment; Surgery

A surgical resection of the tumor and its surrounding cells is one of the most effective ways to kill cancer. This operation may involve removing part of the iris, removing part of the iris and the ciliary body or eliminating the tumor without including any part of the eye. Surgery is a feasible option only if the tumor is not so large that it will cause damage to the eye, or too small where radiation or chemotherapy will suffice. Unfortunately, there are many possible side effects of ocular surgery. They include infection, pain, blindness, and a negative reaction to anesthesia. There is little way of knowing if the removal was a success for a few days or even months after the surgery is performed.