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Eye Cancer

Living with eye cancer

There is support available for you and your family during and after treatment for eye cancer.

Coping with eye cancer

Coping with eye cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available.

Changes in your sight after eye cancer

Eyesight problems can range from very minor changes in your vision to complete loss of sight in one eye.

Changes in your appearance after eye cancer

Treatment for eye cancer may change your appearance. There are things you can do that may help you to cope with these changes.

After removal of an eye

Your nurse will tell you how to care for your eye socket and artificial eye after surgery to remove your eye.

Changes in your sex life after eye cancer

Eye cancer could affect the way you feel about your sex life and relationships but there is support available.

Eye cancer resources and organisations

There are lots of organisations and other resources to help you cope with eye cancer and its treatment.

Last reviewed: 15 Nov 2024

Next review due: 15 Nov 2027

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