Ocular tumors present a therapeutic challenge because of the sensitive tissues involved and the necessity to destroy the tumor while minimizing visual loss. This article discusses radiotherapy as one of the effective and safe modalities used for the management of this debilitating condition. Ocular tumors are one of the most common causes leading to vision loss and the development of an inflamed and painful eye. Moreover, metastasis of ocular tumors puts these patients at the high risk of mortality.
In the case of ocular treatment, the main goal is to conserve the eye with as much useful vision as possible while eradicating any risk to life. Nowadays, most cases of ocular tumors are treated with some form of radiotherapy (RT). Although ionizing radiation is highly effective therapeutically, it is also harmful to healthy tissues. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to administer a…
