Eye Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Causes Information
- 20 Aug 2019
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Eye cancer is a rare occurrence in India, making up for about 0.3-0.4% of all cancers. 70-80% of all eye cancers in India are seen in adults.
Eye cancer generally affects the outer part of your eyes, like the eyelid. Intraocular cancer starts inside the eyeball. The most common intraocular eye cancers in adults are Intraocular Melanoma and Intraocular Lymphoma. The most common type of eye cancer in children is Retinoblastoma which begins in the cells of your child’s retina.
Based on the origin of the cancer cells, treatment will be suggested by your medical expert. Like all other cancers, eye cancer also, if detected at an early stage, can be treated.
On the basis of the origin of the cancer cells, eye cancer can be classified into primary and secondary. Primary intraocular cancer develops within the eye itself. The two most diagnosed primary intraocular cancer are Intraocular Melanoma in adults and Retinoblastoma in children. Secondary intraocular cancer or metastatic cancer stems from other parts of the body and gradually affects the eyes. It can arise from cancers of lung cancer and breasts.
Although the exact reason for eye cancer has not yet been established, studies indicate that some secondary eye cancers can stem from other forms of cancer. However, there are certain risk factors that could be responsible for the development of cancerous cells in and around your eyes.
Other risk factors may include excessive exposure to the sun, radiation exposure, and family history of cancer.
Eye cancer generally does not show symptoms in the beginning and may go unnoticed. However, if you experience any of the below signs and symptoms, consult your ophthalmologist immediately:
Signs and symptoms to watch out for in children:
Eating a vitamin-rich diet and wearing UV-blocking sunglasses that wrap around the eyes in a protective manner are other preventive steps you can take to stay safe from eye cancer.
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