A number of well trained and highly qualified ophthalmologists from the United States and many countries spend up to two years working with the staff in the care of patients with eye tumors and in conducting research related to eye cancers. Many fellows have been trained on the Oncology Service.

The Oncology Service maintains extensive clinical and research activities. A staff of highly trained patient counselors and technicians, familiar with the various eye tumors, assist in daily patient care. Comprehensive patient care is provided in a team approach with general oncologists, radiation oncologists, pediatric oncologists and numerous other physicians at Thomas Jefferson University, MCP Hahnemann University, Children's Hospital, and other centers in the Philadelphia area.