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

Laser Therapy And Cryotherapy

Laser therapy uses extreme light and heat to reduce a tumor and kill the cancerous cells. It is a safer method with fewer side effects, so this method is mainly used to treat retinoblastoma in kids. Laser therapy can also be used interchangeably with radiation to kill cancer cells and help with treatment-related complications. Cryotherapy uses low temperature to freeze the malignant tissue so it can be inflamed. It is a wonderful treatment for eyelid tumors and conjunctival melanoma, and it is done under anesthesia. Too much heat or cold can be used to treat eye cancer by destroying the cells and tissues. Both of these methods are relatively painless and have fewer side effects.

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.