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Newer Technologies in Ocular Oncology

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The emergence of technology has transformed ophthalmic oncology from a surgical specialty to one that involves both medical and radiation oncology. With that transition ocular oncologists began to use chemotherapeutic agents and specialized radiation techniques. The first use of radiation focused on eye and vision-sparing external beam for retinoblastoma and implant “plaque” brachytherapy for uveal melanoma. However, the evolution did not stop there. Laser photocoagulation was found useful in the treatment of radiation vasculopathy, cryotherapy for conjunctival tumors, topical chemotherapy, and more. Herein, we discuss the most recent additions to the armamentarium used by ocular oncologists to save eyes, vision, and life.

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Jain, P., Finger, P.T. (2020). Newer Technologies in Ocular Oncology. In: Ichhpujani, P. (eds) Current Advances in Ophthalmic Technology. Current Practices in Ophthalmology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9795-0_6

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