Can the eye be saved when treating ocular melanoma?

Often, yes — it depends mainly on the tumor's size and location. Per the U.S. National Cancer Institute, many uveal (ocular) melanomas are treated with eye-preserving radiation such as plaque brachytherapy or charged-particle radiation, along with laser therapy, while enucleation — removing the eye — is generally reserved for large tumors or when other treatments cannot control the cancer. For metastatic uveal melanoma, newer systemic options such as tebentafusp exist for HLA-A*02:01-positive patients. This is general information; a free case review of your specific reports shows what they support, and you can verify a hospital's state authorization yourself.

Published 2026-07-21

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