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Corneal ectatic disorders, such as keratoconus, progressively weaken corneal integrity, leading to thinning, irregular astigmatism and visual deterioration.1 Typically progressive in nature, these ectasias result in increasingly thinner corneas, causing the cornea to protrude forward into a cone shape. This leads to increasing amounts of myopia and astigmatism – both regular and irregular – as the disease […]

Basil K Williams, Hawaiian Eye 2022: Retinoblastoma and Uveal Melanoma

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Published Online: Feb 8th 2022

The field of ocular oncology is rapidly changing, according to a presentation at Hawaiian Eye 2022. It was a pleasure to speak with Dr Basil K Williams (University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA) on the topic of retinoblastoma and its challenges, and treatment options for uveal melanoma.

The abstract entitled What’s New in the World of Ocular Oncology? was presented at Hawaiian Eye 2022, 15–21 January 2022.  

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  1. Could you tell us a little about retinoblastoma and its challenges? (00:16)
  2. What are the most important evolving treatment options for uveal melanoma? (01:40)
  3. What new treatments and technology do you expect to emerge in the coming year? (03:25)

Speaker Disclosure: Basil K Williams is a consultant for Allergan, Castle Biosciences and Genentech.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Lisa Glass.

Filmed in coverage of Hawaiian Eye 2022.

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