Eye Cancer Treatment in Delhi - View Care Eye Centre, Mayur Vihar
At View Care Eye Centre in Mayur Vihar, Delhi, we understand the critical importance of early detection and effective treatment when it comes to eye cancer. Our Centre offers comprehensive eye cancer treatment in Delhi, combining advanced medical technology with compassionate care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Understanding Eye Cancer: What You Need to Know
Eye cancer is a rare but serious condition that can affect various parts of the eye, including the eyelid, retina, and orbit. The most common types of eye cancer include ocular melanoma, retinoblastoma, and lymphoma. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in managing the disease and preventing further complications.
Advanced Eye Cancer Treatment in Delhi
At View Care, we offer state-of-the-art eye cancer treatment options customized to the specific needs of each patient. Our approach is multidisciplinary, involving a team of specialists who collaborate to create a personalized treatment plan. Treatment options may include:
- Surgery: In some cases, surgical removal of the tumor may be necessary. Our skilled surgeons are experienced in performing delicate eye surgeries to preserve as much of the eye and vision as possible.
- Radiation Therapy: This treatment uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells. Radiation therapy is often used when surgery is not an option or as an adjunct to surgery.
- Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It may be administered orally, through injection, or directly into the eye, depending on the type and stage of cancer.
- Targeted Therapy: This innovative treatment targets specific molecules involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells, offering a more precise approach with fewer side effects.
Meet Our Expert Eye Cancer Specialists
When facing a serious condition like eye cancer, having the right medical team is crucial. At View Care, we are proud to have one of the top eye cancer specialists in Delhi. Dr. Garg is highly trained in the latest diagnostic and treatment methods, ensuring that you receive the highest standard of care.
He is dedicated to stay at the forefront of medical advancements. He participates in ongoing research both internationally and in India, and continuously update his knowledge to provide cutting-edge treatments that improve patient outcomes.
Why Choose View Care for Eye Cancer Treatment?
Choosing the right Centre for eye cancer treatment in Delhi is a critical decision. Here’s why View Care should be your first choice:
- Expertise: Our team includes some of the most experienced eye cancer specialists in Delhi, with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
- Comprehensive Care: We offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services, ensuring that every aspect of your care is covered under one roof.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: No two cases of eye cancer are the same. We develop customized treatment plans that address your specific condition, needs, and preferences.
- Supportive Environment: We understand that a diagnosis of eye cancer can be overwhelming. Our team is here to provide not only medical care but also emotional support throughout your treatment journey.
Early Detection and Diagnosis
Early detection is key to effective eye cancer treatment. At View Care, we offer comprehensive eye exams and diagnostic services to identify potential issues as early as possible. Our advanced imaging technologies, including MRI, CT scans, and ocular ultrasounds, help in accurately diagnosing the type and stage of eye cancer, which is essential for planning the most effective treatment.
Words of the International Faculty/ Eye Cancer Specialist
“Dr. Gaurav Garg is a brilliant specialist in ocular oncology, orbit and oculoplasty. He is concerned about his patients, performs important research which helps patients around the world! – Dr. Paul T. Finger (The New York Eye Cancer Centre)
How to Schedule a Consultation
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with eye cancer or if you are experiencing symptoms that concern you, it’s important to seek expert care immediately. Contact View Care to schedule a consultation with one of our eye cancer doctors in Delhi. We are here to provide you with the information, support, and medical care you need to fight eye cancer effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eye Cancer includes the cancer of the eye and/or its surrounding tissues, namely, eyelids, eye muscles, eye vision nerve (optic nerve), lacrimal gland (tear forming gland), tear drainage system, and orbit.
Meanwhile, the incidence rate (rate of occurrence) is higher in lung cancers, brain cancers, breast cancers, or cervical cancers making people aware more of them. There lies a substantial unawareness when it comes to eye cancer, Infact, India has the highest incidence of children’s eye cancer.
Eye cancer, similar to other cancers can affect any age. But it is most likely to affect the extremes of age groups i.e., younger age group <10 years or older age group >60 years.
- Any small growth increasing in size rapidly
- White reflex in the eye especially in kids
- Blurring to loss of vision
- Loss of peripheral vision or flying objects in the visual field (floaters)
- Mismatch of the eye size, one eye is appearing either bigger or smaller than the other eye
- Pain in the eye (usually in advanced cases)
- Redness in eye
- Double vision
- Any Dark brown or pink growth in the eye which is increasing
- Change in iris color
Having these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean that you are suffering from cancer. But in the case of these, a thorough eye examination is a must.
In cases of eye cancer, earlier diagnosis at an early stage can salvage not only the life and eyeball but also the vision.
Eye cancer can originate from any part of the eye or surrounding tissues and may not restrict to that specific area and extend beyond to involve not just the eyes but also the brain, lymph nodes, paranasal system, liver, lungs, skin, and bones in rare advance cases.
At View Care, we follow the latest protocol-based management for each eye cancer based on advanced technology and recently published literature including both international and Indian studies.
Eye cancer is not just treated solely by the ocular oncologist. At View Care, we follow a multi-disciplinary approach involving an Ocular Oncologist, Radiologist, Pathologist, Pediatric Oncologist, Anesthesiologist, Medical or Radio oncologist, and neurosurgeon to provide comprehensive management to the patient.
Goals of Eye Cancer Management
- Life Salvage – to improve the survival
- Globe Salvage – able to safeguard the eyeball
- Vision Salvage – able to save the vision
Treatment Options:
- Surgery– This can either be performed to either confirm the diagnosis or completely cure cancer. In diagnostic surgery, a piece of cancer is surgically removed for histopathological evaluation whereas, in curative surgery, the entire cancer is removed, or it is debulked depending on its extent.
- Chemotherapy –Many eye cancers are treated with mono or combined chemotherapy via intravenous, intravitreal, intraarterial, sub-conjunctival, or intrathecal routes. It is also used as an adjunct with radiotherapy and/or surgery
- Radiotherapy – It can be either local surface plaque brachytherapy or external beam based. Herein, radiotherapy provides a non-surgical approach.
Eye cancer like other cancers is notorious to recur, even after completely removing or curing cancer. A regular follow-up is a must to identify early recurrence if occurs.
Your Postoperative follow-up will schedule as
- One Day
- 1 week
- 6 weeks
- 3 monthly x 4 times
- 6 monthly x 4 times
- Then annually
