Metastases to the ocular structures occur by the hematogenous spread and therefore the parts of the eye with the best vascular supply are most likely to be affected. Notwithstanding with the fact that ocular metastases are reported to be the most common intraocular tumor, they are rarely seen while the patient is alive. However, some unfortunate patients do present with visual loss. Management of these patients is multidisciplinary involving shared care with local medical or radiation oncologists.
An eye forms a rare site for disseminated malignancy due absence of a lymphatic system.It is therefore very important for an ophthalmologist to discover the presence of terminal metastatic disease. Epidemiology Intraocular metastasis is now considered the most common malignancy of the eye. Ocular metastasis and particularly choroidal metastasis can precede the diagnosis of the primary…
