Ophthalmology and Vision Science

Ocular Oncology

In ocular oncology, tumours that develop in or around the eyes are studied and treated. Due to the complexity of ocular oncology, our faculty comprises specialists in cornea, ophthalmic plastic surgery, pathology, and retina. These tumours may cause vision loss or loss of the eye itself, and they can range from benign to potentially fatal. Mass. Researchers and clinician scientists at the Eye and Ear Institute have expertise in a variety of disorders, such as retinoblastoma, orbital tumours and inflammation, uveal melanoma, and ocular surface tumours