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Ophthalmic tumors

Ophthalmic tumors

The tumors of the eye are divided into tumors harmful and malignant, and distributed in terms of whereabouts as follows:

  1. Eyelid tumors.
  2. Conjunctivitis.
  3. Tumors.
  4. Ophthalmology tumors.

These tumors need specialized treatment by an ophthalmologist specialized in the treatment of eye tumors.

Eyelid tumors:

The malignant tumors of the eyelid usually appear in the form of ulcers in the eyelid, which increases with time and sheds blood when friction and is characterized by the loss of lashes from the roots in the edges of the eyelid.

  • The treatment options are surgical removal with a safety margin so that the tumor is removed with proper edges about 4 mm so that it is reassuring that the tumor has been removed completely.
  • Then the eyelid is restored by cosmetic way.
  • Other treatment options are cryotherapy or radiation therapy.

Malignant neoplasm of the lower eyelid

  • Remove the tumor with a safety margin and then cosmetic restoration

Conjunctivitis:

  • Malignant conjunctivitis appears as a mass of white inside of the conjunctiva towards the cornea accompanied by an increase in blood vessels with an increase in the size of the mass.
  • The method of treatment for malignant neoplasms is complete block removal with a margin of safety of the proper tissue by 3 mm. And then perform a process of icing the edges and the use of alcohol centered on the root of the tumor.

Retinal tumors:

  • The tumors of the retina are divided into networked tumors in childhood and tumors in adults.
  • The retinal tumor in children appears in the form of leukemia in the pupil.
  • Treatment is given by several options such as chemotherapy, icing therapy and laser therapy.
  • Tumors of the retina in adults are tumors of the pigment, and have the potential to spread to the liver.
  • Treatment is done by radiographs under the tumor or removal of the eye when there is a large tumor or

Failure to respond to radiotherapy.

Ophthalmic tumors CAPILLARY HEMANGIOMA

Blood capillaries:

  • It appears at the beginning of the child’s life and continues to increase, affecting the axis of vision.
  • You need to be treated with bactericides and using beta blocker
  • Tumors of the thyroid gland may be benign or malignant. The entire tumor is usually removed for recovery.

Dr. Samir Kharma