Professor Igal LeibovichOphthalmologist, specialist in oculoplastics
Modern Israeli medicine knows many ways to effectively and safely combat various forms of eye cancer. At the Top Ichilov clinic, leading Israeli ophthalmic surgeons possess the latest types of treatment for this ailment, allowing for vision preservation in most cases: the clinic employs advanced microsurgery techniques, laser technologies, and other state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgical methods.
The percentage of vision preservation for patients at Top Ichilov with eye cancer is the highest in Israel!
Learn more about the latest methods for treating eye cancer at Top Ichilov.
Advantages of Eye Cancer Treatment at Top Ichilov Clinic:
- Experienced doctors. To timely suspect the development of eye cancer, a patient must be monitored by an experienced ophthalmologist. Specialists at Top Ichilov continuously improve their skills and undergo training and internships for professional development;
- Cure rates for some types of cancer reach 90%. Thanks to extensive clinical experience, many types of eye cancer are treated extremely successfully. For instance, with timely detection, retinoblastoma in children is cured in 90% of cases.
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Eye Cancer Treatment at Top Ichilov Clinic: Maximum Care
Non-surgical methods
Eye cancer is an aggressive disease, so the primary task of doctors is to save the patient's life. Preserving the eye also plays a significant role, so doctors offer several non-surgical treatment methods:
- Fluorescence angiography – a study in which doctors photograph the fundus and blood vessels of the retina after administering a contrast agent
- Radiotherapy. External beam radiation therapy is used less frequently in the fight against eye cancer. Israeli doctors prefer brachytherapy – the introduction of a radioactive substance close to the tumor, which destroys the neoplasm without damaging healthy tissues;
- Chemotherapy. This type of treatment is usually prescribed in complex cases and after surgeries to eliminate all cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs and their dosages are tailored individually;
- Immunotherapy. Doctors stimulate the patient's own immune system to enhance the body's defenses in the fight against the tumor.
Surgical treatment
Surgical intervention is not always associated with the removal of the eyeball. If possible, the ophthalmologists at Top Ichilov remove only small damaged areas using the most advanced microsurgery methods and laser technologies. When preservation of the eyeball is not possible, its removal is performed. In such cases, special prostheses are made for patients that look externally identical to a healthy eye.
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Eye Cancer Diagnosis at Top Ichilov Clinic: A Union of Technology and Experience
Eye cancer is a dangerous disease, so at the first signs, it is advisable to contact Top Ichilov Clinic. Consultants from the international department will help you get an examination as quickly as possible.
First Day. Visit to the Clinic
On the day of arrival in Israel, the ophthalmologist awaits the patient's visit. The doctor organizes a primary physical examination and conducts ophthalmoscopy – an examination of the eyeball using special optics. After this, the doctor issues a referral for additional tests and analyses.
Second Day. Diagnosis
To confirm the diagnosis, the following studies are used:
- Ultrasound. This type of diagnostic examination allows for the detection of a tumor;
- Biopsy. For laboratory histological examination, the doctor extracts a tiny piece of the tumor using a special needle;
- Computed Tomography(CT). This study allows for 100% certainty in detecting metastases and identifying the exact location of the tumor;
- Ophthalmic Imaging. This is a method of photographing the fundus, which allows doctors to monitor tumor growth.
Third Day. Treatment Plan Selection
Based on the results of the analyses, the doctors at Top Ichilov Clinic select an individual treatment plan for the patient. The decision is always made based on the conclusions of at least two specialists – an oncologist and an ophthalmologist. The doctors also consider the overall condition of the patient, the type of tumor, and the stage of the disease.