Ocular Oncology & Surface Disease
Orbital Tumors
Assessment and treatment of growths in the orbit, the space around and behind the eye.
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About Orbital Tumors
Orbital tumors include many different conditions. An eye examination, and often scans, are needed to understand the growth and plan the next step.
When to see a specialist
- 01A diagnosed or suspected growth in the orbit
- 02A referral after a scan or eye examination
- 03Follow-up for a known orbital condition
Whether treatment is suitable can only be decided after a consultation and examination.
Your doctor
Dr. Raman Mittal
Ophthalmology • Oculoplastic Surgery
- MBBS
- DNB – Ophthalmology
- Fellowship in Oculoplasty
Ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. He treats problems of the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit and eye socket, including cosmetic and reconstructive surgery around the eye.
Your consultation
What happens at the consultation.
At the first visit the doctor listens to your concern, takes a medical history and examines you. Not everyone who comes for a consultation needs a procedure.
Treatment planning
How the plan is decided.
The plan depends on the examination, any scans or tests, the type and position of the growth and your general health.
- 01
Your anatomy
- 02
Examination findings
- 03
What you want to change
- 04
General health
In detail
Orbital tumors: what to know.
What they are
Orbital tumors are growths in the eye socket, around or behind the eye. There are many types, and some are not cancerous.
- In adults, common types include blood-vessel malformations, tumors of the nerve sheath or the lining of the brain, lymphoma, and spread from a cancer elsewhere.
- In children, they include capillary haemangioma and, rarely, rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Symptoms can include a bulging eye, double vision or reduced vision.
A bulging eye, new double vision or reduced vision should be assessed promptly.
How they are assessed
- A full eye examination.
- A CT scan, then usually an MRI scan to show the soft tissues in more detail.
- A biopsy (a small tissue sample) is usually needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment options
- Treatment depends on the type of growth: some are monitored, some are sampled and some are removed.
- Some need further treatment by oncology specialists after the diagnosis is made.
Orbital surgery (orbitotomy)
- The orbit is opened through the eyelid crease, the inside of the eyelid, the side of the orbit or through the nose, depending on where the growth is.
- Growths deep in the orbit may need a joint operation with a neurosurgeon.
Risks
Every operation carries some risk. Your doctor will go through the risks that apply to you before you decide.
- Bleeding, infection and swelling.
- Double vision or numbness around the eye.
- Rarely, loss of vision.
General information, checked against published guidance (September 2026). It does not replace an individual consultation; your doctor will advise on your own case.
Sources: EyeWiki (AAO): Orbital masses · EyeWiki (AAO): Orbital schwannoma
Before & After
Orbital Tumors Results
Photographs of patients treated at I·PLAST, published with their consent. Results vary from patient to patient.
Conjunctival Lymphoma
Before and after treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma on the surface of the eye.
Specialist: Dr. Raman Mittal
About this treatmentBefore
After
Results vary between patients. These photographs show individual cases and cannot predict the result for anyone else.
Considering this treatment?
Book a consultation to find out whether it is suitable for you.
What to expect
From first visit to follow-up.
- 01
Consultation
Tell the doctor what concerns you and ask your questions.
- 02
Examination & Planning
The doctor examines you and explains the options, including their limits.
- 03
Treatment
Carried out only if it is suitable for you and you decide to go ahead.
- 04
Follow-Up
Check-ups after treatment to review healing and any next steps.
FAQs
Common questions.
This can only be decided after a consultation and examination. The doctor will go through your concern, your medical history and the options available.
The doctor asks about your concern and medical history, examines you, and discusses what you hope to change and whether treatment is advisable.
Dr. Raman Mittal sees patients for this treatment at I·PLAST.
Yes. If treatment is planned, the doctor will explain aftercare, any activity restrictions and the follow-up visits you will need.
Not necessarily. Results depend on your anatomy, the examination findings, your general health and the procedure. Photographs of other patients show their results only.