Tumor of the eye is a neoplasm developing from various tissues of the eye. It is benign or malignant. There is an education both directly in the eyeball, and on the conjunctiva, the choroid, on the eyelid and other surrounding tissues.
Benign tumor of the eye
The most common benign tumor of the eye is a choroidal hemangioma. It is formed from the choroid of the eyeball and can be localized in any area. In severe course of this pathology, the retina exfoliates, which leads to serious visual impairment. Symptoms of such a tumor of the eye are:
- severe swelling of the eyelids;
- the appearance of "flies" before the eyes ;
- painful sensations.
Benign neoplasms of the century are represented by dermoid cysts. They appear in any part of the eye and represent a bulge, inside which the mesoderm or ectoderm derivatives are contained. Their treatment is always prompt, as today there are no drugs that would lead to regression of the cyst.
Malignant eye tumors
Malignant swelling of the eye is one of the most rare types of cancer. It is formed in appendages and tissues due to uncontrolled cell growth. Symptoms of this disease include:
- loss of vision (partial or complete);
- spots or flashes of light when looking at something;
- unpleasant sensations in the eye;
- a dark speck on the iris (may increase with time);
- protrusion of the eye;
- strabismus.
Removal of the malignant tumor of the eye is performed surgically. Basically, before or after surgery, the patient is given radiation therapy or chemotherapy . If education is very large, radiosurgery can also be used. In severe cases, the eyeball is completely removed and the prosthesis is installed.