Ocular Oncology Treatment
Ocular Oncology Treatment
The Ocular Oncology Center at Sheba Medical Center is the largest center in Israel for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ocular tumors and other related conditions. Ocular tumors are rare and can be life-threatening. The treatment for these diseases can be complex, requiring advanced therapies and cutting-edge surgical techniques. We implement a multidisciplinary approach to treat ocular cancer, based on the collaboration of oncologists, hemato-oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other Sheba specialists.
Our mission is to save the sight and lives of adult and pediatric patients with ocular tumors, while preserving each patient’s overall health and well-being. The Ocular Oncology Center at Sheba Medical Center is a service of the Goldschleger Eye Institute, located within the hospital’s Division of Surgery, and we operate as a leading national and international referral center.

Diseases We Treat
Ocular/Uveal Melanoma
This is the most common primary cancer of the eye in adults. Called uveal melanoma because it develops in the uveal tract of the eye, it is a malignant and aggressive tumor that can grow and spread to other parts of the body. Just like melanoma of the skin, uveal melanoma can remain silent until it has progressed to a stage where it is difficult to treat effectively.
Retinoblastoma
This cancer begins in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It occurs when retinoblasts grow out of control. If left untreated, the tumors can fill most of the eyeball or break away to form additional tumors on other parts of the eye or spread to lymph nodes and other organs. Retinoblastoma is the most common type of pediatric eye cancer, but it has a high cure rate due primarily to advanced treatments.
Astrocytomas
This cancer is the most common type of glioma. It is a brain tumor that originates in the astrocytes, which are star-shaped glial cells that nourish neurons in the brain and protect them from infection. Childhood astrocytomas often form in the visual pathway of the central nervous system. The majority of astrocytomas are highly treatable and highly curable.
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