The Eye Cancer Foundation

03/30/2026

“Inspired by Dr. Zimmerman’s visionary work, I’ll share how relentless curiosity, global collaboration, and patient-centered innovation have transformed eye cancer care - turning once-blinding diagnoses into pathways of hope, sight, and survival.” -Dr. Paul T. Finger

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of ophthalmic care in these challenging times with evolving cases.

Visit AAO’s website to see the full list of presenters: https://www.aao.org/annual-meeting/meeting-archives

Watch Dr. Finger’s Zimmerman Lecture on YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/KOUVsTvekB0

Presented at AAO 2025, © American Academy of Ophthalmology

03/09/2026

The first EJ Ocular Oncology case has been a success! Congrats to Dr. Paul Finger, Dr. Ankit Tomar, and Dr. Kendra Harris!

Tulane University launched Louisiana’s only comprehensive ophthalmic plaque brachytherapy program for the treatment of eye cancers.

Establishing this program required extensive coordination across multiple medical and safety teams to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Read more about Tulane's Ophthalmology Department on our website: https://www.eyecancercure.com/the-first-ej-ocular-oncology-case-at-tulane-university-was-a-success.html

12/16/2025

The 2025 Winter Historical Edition of The Visionary is now available on our website & physical copies have been sent out to our network! Please read to see all the great work the foundation, fellows and Dr. Finger have done over the history of the foundation!

You can read The Visionary on our website at:
https://www.eyecancercure.com/the-winter-2025-visionary.html to aid in all the work the foundation is doing! Happy reading!

Donate today here: https://www.pledge.to/organizations/13-4015076/the-eye-cancer-foundation

12/02/2025

Every day, patients around the world face life-threatening and sight-threatening eye cancers—but many lack access to early diagnosis, specialist treatment, or trained clinicians who can save their lives.

Your donation to the Eye Cancer Foundation directly supports:
• Training eye cancer specialists in underserved regions, where early detection can mean the difference between saving an eye—or saving a life.
• Funding research that leads to faster, safer, and more effective treatments for conditions like retinoblastoma and ocular melanoma.
• Supporting global outreach programs that bring screening, diagnosis, and treatment to patients who would otherwise go without care.
• Providing patient education and resources that empower families during the most critical moments of their cancer journey.
Your gift doesn’t just support a mission—it gives someone the chance to keep their sight, preserve their future, and survive.

Donate today: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjQyNzU4

11/06/2025

Dr. Emmanuel Orji has recently completed his retinoblastoma fellowship! In regards to his experience at Kenyatta National Hospital under Dr. Kimani, his trainers had this to say:

Dr. Orji was diligent, eager to learn and worked as part of the retinoblastoma team with minimum supervision. He
demonstrated professionalism and empathy towards patients, it was a pleasure working with him over his fellowship period.

Here are a few things captured in his logbook:

1. Clerk and examine patients with retinoblastoma
2. Offer counseling to parents of children with retinoblastoma on genetics and management of retinoblastoma
3. Carry out case based discussions on retinoblastoma
4. Participate in didactic lectures on retinoblastoma
5. Examine patients with retinoblastoma under anaesthesia and accurately grade the patient and eye, as well as formulate a treatment plan for the patients

We at the Kenyatta National Hospital believe Dr. Orji is sufficiently equipped with the necessary skills to manage patients with retinoblastoma at his institution and wish him all the best in his career.

Visit our website to read the full description of his fellowship and to see more pictures: https://www.eyecancercure.com/congratulations-to-dr-emmanuel-orji-for-completing-his-ecf-fellowship.html

06/11/2025

10 Copies of Dr. Finger's New Textbook are being raffled away!

Please visit our website here to enter: https://www.eyecancercure.com/fingers-essential-ophthalmic-oncology-textbook-raffle.html

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity! Enter today!

Make a tax deductible donation below! ​

05/30/2025

Article: Metastatic conjunctival melanoma: a multicentre international study
Free to access link: http://bjo.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/bjo-2024-326043?ijkey=NHhzzzQxuRzBcNY&keytype=ref

Open access made available to you by The Eye Cancer Foundation

Background To reveal clinical findings related to metastatic conjunctival melanoma. Methods 10 ophthalmic oncology centres (9 countries and 4 continents) shared data to create a large clinical case series. The main outcome measures were the incidence and cumulative risk of systemic metastasis, study...

01/12/2025

Fingers' Essential Ophthalmic Oncology: Principles and Practice is on Amazon! This will improve access, use the enclosed link.

This textbook reaches beyond the basics of diagnosis and treatment to reveal a synthesis of ophthalmic oncology knowledge, exemplified by its incorporated “mind -map” decision-making flow charts created to aid your treatment decisions. It includes novel and exciting chapters on informed consent, surgical techniques, international outreach, and future directions. Finger’s Essential Ophthalmic Oncology was edited by a broad spectrum of eye cancer subspecialists and carefully curated by Dr. Finger to ensure it is useful for all pediatric, adult, and radiation oncologists as well as informative for our patients.

Please consider sharing this work or link with your friends and colleagues. The Eye Cancer Foundation mission is to promote multi center, international cooperation in order to preserve both sight and life. Thank you for your care of the worlds' patients.

This textbook reaches beyond the basics of diagnosis and treatment to reveal a synthesis of ophthalmic oncology knowledge, exemplified by its incorporated “mind -map” decision-making flow charts created to aid your treatment decisions. It includes novel and exciting chapters on informed consent,...

12/11/2024

Dr. Betzy Alcántara of the Dominican Republic just completed her ECF Fellowship under our Scientific Board Member and Professor, Dr. Alberto Calle Vásquez! She trained at the Calle Ophthalmic & Orbital Oncology Center and stood out due to her dedication, interest in ocular oncology, and care of patients. During her training, she learned best practices in techniques such as ocular oncology and orbital tumors. Visit our website to read more about Dr. Betzy Alcántara!

https://www.eyecancercure.com/dr-betzy-alcaacutentara-completes-her-ecf-sponsored-fellowship-in-colombia.html

12/03/2024

It’s that time of year once again! This year, we are spreading the word about the foundation and our mission to save sight and save lives! On this , we encourage you all to visit our website and see all the great work the foundation has done over the past 26 years since inception! We are nothing without you all, and we know that! Let’s spread the message of The Eye Cancer Foundation, and let’s contribute to decreasing the number of patients with ocular diseases worldwide!

Donate Here: https://www.eyecancercure.com/2024-winter-appeal.html

11/12/2024

Dr. Shayri Pillai, MS, came to The New York Eye Cancer Center and completed an International 6-Month Fellowship under Dr. Paul T. Finger!

About Dr. Pillai:

- Studied Medicine at Nantong University, Nantong, China (Awarded 3 times with honorary academic Jiangsu scholarships)
- Medical officer in JFK Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia
- MS from Liberia Post Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons, JFK Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia
- MPH from Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, M.P, India
- Aesthetic Medicine diploma from Canadian board from Recon Institute of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery.
- Fellowship in Oculoplasty from University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Visit our website to learn more about Dr. Pillai's experience at the New York Eye Cancer Center!

https://www.eyecancercure.com/congratulations-to-dr-shayri-pillai-ms.html

10/10/2024

Dr. Aditya Maitray, MS, came to The New York Eye Cancer Center and completed an International Observership under Dr. Paul T. Finger!

About Dr. Aditya:
- Study of medicine at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- MS from Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
- Research-cum-clinical fellowship in Vitreo-Retina from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
- Medical Officer in the Vitreo-Retina department at Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai (2018)

Visit our website to learn more about Dr. Maitray’s experience at the New York Eye Cancer Center!

https://www.eyecancercure.com/congratulations-to-dr-aditya-maitray-ms.html