Overview
Cancer in the eye can affect the outer parts (eyelids) or inner parts (uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma in kids). Eye exams are key for early detection.
Visual Symptoms
- Blurred vision
- Dark spots
- Light flashes
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Pupil shape change
- Red eye
Treatments
Preserving vision is priority:
Brachytherapy
Temporary radioactive plaque.
Laser
To destroy small tumors.
Sources and medical information
Prepared by Tutti Cancer Warriors
Sources checked: 29 July 2026
This page provides general educational information and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Eye cancer includes distinct diseases such as uveal melanoma in adults and retinoblastoma in children. Seek specialist advice for persistent vision changes, flashes or new floaters, a growing dark spot, pupil-shape changes, eye bulging, unexplained pain or a white pupil reflex in a child. Sudden vision loss needs urgent care.
Official sources
Key Facts
RarePrimary cancers that begin in the eye are uncommon
All agesRetinoblastoma mainly affects children; uveal melanoma mainly affects adults