Unequal Eyes: How Socioeconomic Status May Shape Uveal Melanoma Detection in the UK

Despite being the most prevalent primary intraocular cancer in people, uveal melanoma is nevertheless uncommon and sometimes overlooked in public health discourse. In the UK, routine eye exams performed in community optometry settings are the main means of detecting uveal melanoma. Although this approach makes it possible to detect illness before symptoms appear, it may also lead to unforeseen disparities. Patients from lower socioeconomic status (SES) groups may encounter obstacles that affect disease outcomes by delaying detection.