Expert Opinions on Uveal Melanoma: Insights from the 58th Ophthalmic Oncology Group Meeting.

INTRODUCTION

Clear evidence for the best clinical management of uveal melanoma is lacking in some areas. Therefore, reports on expert opinions in the field can be valuable.

METHODS

A questionnaire comprising 10 questions was distributed to potential participants of the 58th Ophthalmic Oncology Group Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 2024.

RESULTS

Among 34 respondents, 13 (38%) had >20 years of postresidency experience in ophthalmic oncology. The maximum recommended tumor thickness for ruthenium-106 plaque brachytherapy was 5.7 mm (SD 1.1). Twenty-three respondents (68%) indicated that radiological surveillance for metastatic disease should be conducted irrespective of primary tumor characteristics. A majority (74%) would treat a lesion with a 6 mm diameter and 1.5 mm thickness without waiting for evidence of growth if sufficient risk factors were present. Most experts did not currently recommend sampling of circulating tumor DNA or circulating tumor cells. There were no significant differences in responses based on the experience of respondents (≤20 vs. >20 years) or their annual volume of new cases (≤50 vs. >50).

CONCLUSION

This article reports the opinions of 34 experts in ophthalmic oncology on various contemporary topics in uveal melanoma. The responses illustrate both agreements and differences in opinions among experts.