Uveal Melanoma – A UK Based Overview

In the UK, eye (ocular) cancers account for around 880 new diagnoses annually, with uveal melanoma being the most common subtype; the choroid is the most frequently affected site. A subset study in England (2006–2010) estimated approximately 382 cases per year (≈88%) involve the choroid, while around 52 cases (≈12%) involve the ciliary body or iris. Other sources suggest choroidal involvement ranges from 85–90%, ciliary body 5–8%, and iris 3–5%.