What Increases The Risk Of Eye Melanoma?

Eye melanoma is a form of cancer that develops in the melanocytes or cells that give the eyes their coloring. Most often, eye melanomas will develop in the region of the eye that cannot be seen upon looking into a mirror. Eye melanoma also doesn't cause any early signs or symptoms. Both of these factors make this type of cancer particularly difficult to detect. When symptoms do manifest, they will usually include a growing dark spot on the iris, a change in pupil shape, blurry vision in one eye, peripheral vision loss, and a sensation of specks or flashes in the vision. These changes typically occur quickly once the melanoma has become advanced.