Eye Cancer

Causes & Prevention

Sunlight May Not Be A Risk Factor For Eye Melanoma

According to the Mayo Clinic, although a clear association between sunlight and melanomas of the skin has been established, this same association has not been established for melanomas of the

The Causes of Ocular Melanoma are Unknown, But There are Known Risk Factors

According to the Mayo Clinic, the risk factors for primary ocular melanoma include:

  • Eye color
  • Genetic disposition
  • Sun exposure

The Clinic also recommends having a doctor examine you if you find a dark spot on your iris that is enlarging.

What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?

Editor's Note:

"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.