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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Is Eye Cancer?<\/a><\/li>
Types of Eye Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Causes of Eye Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Eye Cancer Symptoms and Early Warning Signs<\/a><\/li>
Treatment of Eye Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Complications of Untreated Eye Cancer<\/a><\/li>
How to Prevent Eye Cancer?<\/a><\/li>
When to Consult a Doctor?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour eyes can tell you a lot about your health, but what if something unusual starts to change them?\u00a0Eye cancer is rare but serious, and it can affect both adults and children. Eye cancer can develop in various parts of the eye, and its symptoms can be easy to miss 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article discusses types of eye cancer, its symptoms and causes, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and when to consult a doctor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What Is Eye Cancer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEye cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the eye or the tissues around it. It happens when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way and form a tumour. Eye cancer can affect different parts of the eye. Initially, it may not show any specific signs, however, as it progresses it may lead to altered vision or other changes in or around the eyes 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Some eye cancers may have no early symptoms. This means a person may not notice anything unusual at first, and the cancer may be found during a routine eye examination 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eye cancer can affect people of all ages. Some types are more common in adults, while retinoblastoma, a cancer that starts in the light-sensitive part of the eye, mainly affects young children 1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The most common type of cancer occurring within the eye is uveal melanoma. However, this also accounts for less than 5% of all melanomas, which means it is a relatively rare type of melanoma 4<\/a><\/sup>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Types of Eye Cancer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEye cancer can develop in different parts of the eye, and there are several types depending on where it starts 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A primary eye cancer is the cancer that starts in the eye or the tissues around it <\/strong>whereas a secondary eye cancer is the cancer that starts in another part of the body and spreads to the eye. This spread is called metastasis (when cancer cells travel from one part of the body to another).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Primary eye cancers include3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Intraocular eye cancer <\/strong>that develops inside the eye.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Uveal melanoma<\/strong> is the most common eye cancer in adults. It starts in the uvea (the middle layer of the eye), which includes the iris (the coloured part of the eye), ciliary body (the part that helps the eye focus), and choroid (the layer that supplies blood to the eye).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Retinoblastoma <\/strong>is a rare eye cancer that mainly affects young children. It starts in the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) and can affect one or both eyes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eye lymphoma<\/strong> is a cancer that starts in lymphocyte cells of the immune system (the body\u2019s defence system). It can develop in or around the eye.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Extraocular eye cancer<\/strong> which develops outside the eyeball, such as in the eyelids, tear glands or tissues surrounding the eye.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and<\/strong> Squamous cell <\/strong>carcinomas<\/strong> are skin cancers that can start in the tissues covering or lining parts of the eye. They are less common than some other types of eye cancer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lacrimal gland cancer<\/strong> is a rare cancer arising from the tear-producing lacrimal gland.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rhabdomyosarcoma<\/strong> is a soft-tissue cancer that can develop in the tissues around the eye, mainly affecting children3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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