Ocular toxicities associated with antibody drug conjugates and immunotherapy in oncology: clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and management strategies.

Introduction: The development of molecularly targeted anticancer therapies and immunotherapy continues to revolutionize the treatment of cancer. FDA accelerated approvals of novel targeted therapies allowed for introduction of these agents into the clinic at a rapid rate. On-and off-target ocular toxicities are prevalent treatment-related adverse events of newer therapies including antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and immunotherapy. Ocular toxicities associated with ADCs and immunotherapy have heterogeneous presentations and pathogenesis requiring unique and often complex monitoring, and management.

Areas Covered: In this article, we provide an updated review of treatment-emergent ocular toxicity associated with new and novel oncologic therapies and summarize guidelines and best practice strategies for prevention, monitoring and management. A literature search was performed through PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and FDA website (1 January 2017 to 10 May 2023) to identify relevant information.

Expert Opinion: The implementation of a strategy for monitoring, prevention, and management of treatment-related ocular toxicities involves a multi-disciplinary, often cross-center approach. Communication with infusion nursing leadership, clinic staff, and eye care providers is crucial to the successful implementation of eye care plans to prevent and manage ocular toxicity.