Prospective views in the treatment of eyelid and adnexal malignancies.

Some aspects of the surgical, radiotherapeutic, chemotherapeutic, cryosurgical, and immunological aspects of eyelid and adnexal malignancy have been discussed. Possibilities for future developments have been mentioned and even rationalized. Oncology is a constantly changing field. It is important for the oculoplastic surgeon to keep abreast of the changes. It is also important for him to be innovative and progressive in the area of possible improvements. It is not for those of us in the rank and file of ophthalmology to try all possibilities, but at least we should be aware of the new techniques and should support their trial.