Tumors of the Retina, Optic Disc and Retinal Pigment Epithelium

Abstract

Vascular tumors of the retina include retinal capillary hemangioma (retinal hemangioblastoma), retinal cavernous hemangioma, retinal racemose hemangioma, and vasoproliferative tumor of the retina. Although they are benign and rare tumors, vascular tumors of the retina are important due to the potential for vision loss through ocular complications, as well as the possibility of morbidity and mortality from accompanying systemic diseases. Ophthalmologists have an important role in diagnosing and implementing necessary screening and treatments. This article will describe the vascular tumors of the retina and optic nerve head.