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

Treatment; Observation

Though cancer should be treated as early as possible, it is not always critical to begin treatment on some forms of eye cancer. If a tumor is too small and not growing, or if the patient has no symptoms at all, the doctor may decide to hold off on treatment and observe the area for a period of time. Active surveillance is recommended for senior patients, those who are sick, patients who only have one useful eye or if treatment will cause more pain than relief. Treating eye cancer comes with side effects more often than not, so some doctors may prefer to delay the process until it is absolutely necessary.