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The article presents a case study of a 44-year-old female assessed for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis procedure, previously diagnosed with depression and mild myopia. An eye examination, including magnetic resonance imaging, was conducted with the results indicating the presence of optic nerve sheath meningiomas. She was advised to see a neurosurgeon, and was recommended to consult for any changes in vision.

The article discusses conjunctival tumors as they include a spectrum of benign and malignant neoplasms indicating that a study from an ocular oncology center revealed that 52% were benign, 18% were premalignant and 30% were malignant based on age and race, systemic immunityand long-term exposures.

The article reports on the significance of the primary acquired melanosis of the conjunctiva. According to Jerry A. Shields, the disease is potentially malignant, and arguments can be made for early treatment if risk factors are present. At the combined meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association of Ocular Pathologists in the U.S., he explains that the extent of the clock hours involved seems important, in predicting its natural course.

Discusses options in the management of ocular tumors. Information on chemothermotherapy; Details on transpupillary thermotherapy; Combination of the treatment.

Discusses the management of malignant primary intraocular tumors. Importance of the early diagnosis of retinoblastoma; Methods of treating posterior uveal melanoma.

The article focuses on the treatment of radiation retinopathy (RR). Topics discussed include the use of pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) for treating proliferative radiation retinopathy (PRR), the use of triamcinolone acetonide injections, the use of several anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents such as bevacizumab and ranibizumab, and treatment of RR through nutritional supplementation using xanthophylic carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.

Focuses on the development of high-resolution, wide-angle fundus photography using camera systems. Representation of the ocular fundus using the images; Utilization of transpupillary illumination of the fundus; Disadvantages of small-angle cameras.