Eye Cancer
Eye Cancer
Eye cancer is a term used to describe a group of conditions that can affect the eye and the surrounding tissues, including the eyelids and skin around the eye. These tumours can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and require treatment.
As an oculoplastic surgeon, I specialise in conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, and surrounding facial structures. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of periocular tumours, which are cancers that develop around the eye rather than inside the eyeball itself.
Types of Eye Cancer
The most common tumours seen around the eye include
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Basal cell carcinoma, which is the most frequent and usually slow-growing
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Squamous cell carcinoma, which can be more aggressive
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Sebaceous gland carcinoma, which is rare but can affect the eyelids
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Melanoma, which can arise from pigment-producing cells
Tumours can develop on the eyelid margins the skin around the eye or in nearby structures.
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