Ocular cancer
Eye melanoma occurs whenthe pigment-producing cells in the eyes divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour.
It's not clear exactly why this occurs, but the following factors may increase the risk of it happening:
The risk of developing eye melanoma also increases with age, with most cases being diagnosed in people in their 50s.
Read about the risk factors for other types of eye canceron the Cancer Research UK website.
Read about eye cancer, including the symptoms, causes, treatments, and outlook.
Eye cancer doesn't always cause obvious symptoms and may only be picked up during a routine eye test.Symptoms of eye cancer can include: shadows, flashes of light, or wiggly lines in your vision blur
Melanoma is cancer that develops from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Mostmelanomas develop in the skin, but it's also possible for them to occur in other parts of the body, including the
Eye melanoma occurs whenthe pigment-producing cells in the eyes divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour.It's not clear exactly why this occurs, but the follow
If your GP or optician (optometrist) suspectsyou have a serious problem with your eyes, they will refer you to a specialist eye doctor called an ophthalmologistfor an assessment.If they suspect you ha
Treatment for melanoma of the eye depends on the size and location of the tumour. Your care team will explain each treatment option in detail, including the benefits and any potential complications.Tr
The outlook for melanoma of the eye depends on howbig the cancer is at the time it's diagnosed and exactly which parts of the eye are affected.Overall: about 8 out of every 10 people (80%) diagnosed