According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, eye cancer is a term that describes many types of tumors in various regions of the eye. Eye cancer can start inside the eye or spread to the eye from other body parts. Most eye cancers don't have noticeable symptoms until they grow to an advanced stage. Regular eye exams can help detect eye cancer early.
Step 1
Examine your eye for an abnormal spot on the iris. This colored part of the eye surrounds the pupil and controls any light entering the eye. Sometimes cancer of the eye begins as a spot or growth on the iris that changes shape or size. Doctors usually notice these types of spots in the early stages of cancer.
Step 2
Observe any physical changes to the eyeball position within the socket. Notice how the eyeball moves around in the socket. Changes to eye movement and position may indicate eye cancer. Bulging eyes are also an indicator of eye cancer. A person may feel pain in rare cases.
Step 3
Note any changes to vision. The American Cancer Society says individuals with eye cancer may notice that lines become wavy, or spots or light flashes float into their fields of vision. A person who exhibits these types of symptoms needs to seek medical attention immediately as this may be an early symptom of eye cancer.
Step 4
Visit an eye doctor for regular eye exams. This is important if your primary care doctor thinks you are at risk for developing cancer. By regularly visiting an eye doctor, problems or changes to eye health can be addressed as they arise, and suitable courses of treatment can be chosen if eye cancer or another condition is diagnosed.
