Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of neoplastic disorders of the ocular surface and should be able to:

• Review the microanatomy of the eyelid skin and ocular surface
• Define histopathologic processes and conditions of the ocular surface including tumor, neoplasia, dysplasia and anaplasia
• Discuss the basic principles of oncogenesis, diagnostic approaches to neoplastic disease and the approach to management of these conditions
• Describe the epidemiology, causes, characteristics and management of neoplastic disorders including:
  • Epithelial cysts
  • Benign, pre-invasive and malignant epithelial tumors
  • Glandular tumors of the conjunctiva
  • Neuroectodermal tumors
  • Vascular and mesenchymal tumors
  • Lymphatic and lymphocytic tumors
  • Metastatic tumors
  • Epibulbar choristomas

Assignment: Please read Chapter 10 Tumor Cell Biology and Diagnostic Approaches to Ocular Surface Neoplasia and Chapter 11 Clinical Approach to Neoplastic Disorders of the Conjunctiva and Cornea in the Cornea Section of the BCSC series