All Entries in the "Eye Cancer" Category

Retinoblastoma is a condition caused due to the formation of malignant or cancer cells in the tissues present in the retina. Though retinoblastoma might surface irrespective of age, it is generally observed among infants below 5 years. The tumor might affect one or both the eyes, though it is quite atypically noted to metastasize to the adjacent tissues or other areas of the body. Retinoblastoma is generally detected in just one eye and could generally be treated. Retinoblastoma  - Due to gene mutation transferred to the off-spring Retinoblastoma is at times inheritable. When it occurs due to inherent gene mutation, it is known as hereditary retinoblastoma. It has generally been observed to affect the younger age bracket than retinoblastoma that is non-inheritable. Retinoblastoma occurring  [...]

Intraocular melanoma is the condition wherein malignant or cancerous cells start forming in the tissues present in the eye. Though a rare form of cancer, it is the most widespread eye cancer noted among adults. Intraocular melanoma originates in the middle of the three layers of the wall of the eye. The outermost layer comprises of the white sclera or the white portion of the eye and the clear cornea in front of the eye. The innermost layer consists of nerve tissue lining known as the retina that detects light and transmits the images via the optic nerve to the brain. The central layer known as the uvea or uveal tract is the place where intraocular melanoma is known to develop. The uvea comprises of three key parts namely: Iris – The coloured part lying at the front of the eye and  [...]