Are you seeing black spots in front of your eyes? Eye cancer could be the reason; Identify the disease with these 8 symptoms

News Topical, Digital Desk : Eyes are the most delicate part of our body. It is through them that we are able to see this beautiful world. If even a little carelessness is shown, eye diseases can occur. Eye cancer is also one of them. Cancer is a fatal disease. If its symptoms are not recognized in time, then it can take a fatal form. Whenever we have any disease, its symptoms start appearing in advance.

The same thing happens when there is cancer in the eyes. When cancer occurs, some changes start appearing in advance. Ignoring these symptoms can prove fatal. Our article today is also on this topic. We will tell you what is Eye Cancer? Along with this, we will also know about its symptoms and causes. Let's know in detail -

What is Eye Cancer?

According to Cleveland Clinic, eye cancer is a rare disease. It starts from the eyes or the areas around it. This happens when the cells start growing excessively and form a lump or tumor. This tumor sometimes does not cause harm, but sometimes it takes the form of cancer. It is called malignant. Let us tell you that this cancer can spread and can also affect other parts of the body. That is why it is said that it is important to identify it in time and get it treated.

What is the most common eye cancer?

Intraocular melanoma is the most common cancer of the eye. It often begins in the choroid, the middle part of the eye.

Symptoms of Eye Cancer

• Decreased vision without pain
• Blurred vision
• seeing flashes of light or spots before your eyes
• bulging of the eye
• Burning sensation in the eyes
• Black spot in the pupil of the eye
• A lump on the eyelid or inside the eye
• Changes in eye position or movement

How does eye cancer start?

Let us tell you that this cancer occurs when the cells of the body start growing out of control and form tumors . These tumors can gradually break down and reach other parts of the body through blood or lymph. When this happens, it is called metastasis. This clearly means that the disease has progressed.

Causes of eye cancer

• This disease is mostly seen in people above 50 years of age.
• People with clear skin are at greater risk.
• Those with light coloured eyes (blue, green) are at greater risk.
• Certain genetic diseases such as Dysplastic nevus syndrome or BAP1 tumor syndrome may increase the risk.
• In many cases, exposure to excessive UV rays can also increase the risk.

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