A Complete Guide to Eye Cancers; Types, Symptoms, and Treatments

Risk Factors Of Eye Cancer

Unlike other types of cancer, there are simple things that cause or trigger eye and skin cancers such as genes, sunlight, and ethnicity. Eye cancer is more common in fairer skinned individuals than any other race and those who have light colored eyes. Patients who were diagnosed with skin cancer in the past, or have skin moles are more likely to receive a positive eye cancer diagnosis when compared to others. Eye melanomas can also be passed genetically through a gene called BPA1. Other catalysts include increased exposure to sunlight, or occupational hazards associated with welding and working in chemical industries. Of course, not all types of eye cancer have a definitive cause, but they are commonly related to a malfunctioning gene or cells growing out of order to form tumors.