Causes of eye cancer are not yet known clearly identified, but exposure to ultraviolet rays, retinoblastoma and a weak immune system are reasons which can result in eye cancers. One should wear protection on the eyes to protect them from sunlight which contain ultra violet rays and can cause serious complications on long term exposure. Research has shown that ultra violet rays can cause numerous types of cancers of the eye and other disease. People having shades of colors other than black are more prone to develop melanoma. Some people have a number of moles throughout their body and are susceptible to eye cancers. Genetics also plays a major role in development of eye cancer. Besides, an increased exposure to ultraviolet rays and sunlight increases the chance of developing the disease. The effects of eye cancer can debilitate an affected person both physically and mentally. A blurred vision, or more worse, blindness in one eye can be a major obstacle in performing routine tasks. Additionally, the patient experiences anguish and frustration because of these hindrances in his day to day activities. Surgical treatments that involve techniques for destroying melanoma often cause loss of some vision, even though utmost care is taken to preserve vision. Some melanomas can be treated with radiation alone while other treatments may involve both radiation and infrared laser therapy to accomplish the job.
