What symptoms can eye melanoma cause? Eyes with these symptoms may be melanoma

Ocular melanoma is a relatively common primary malignant tumor that occurs in the eye. It has a great impact on the human body. If the condition is serious, the eyeball may need to be completely removed. This is unacceptable to everyone, so everyone must do a good job of preventing melanoma and early detection. This requires everyone to understand the relevant symptoms of melanoma. The following will introduce to you the symptoms that may appear in ocular melanoma.

So what symptoms does ocular melanoma cause?

1. You may see floating objects and flashes

In the structure of the human eye, there is a tissue called vitreous body, which is located in the back chamber of the eyeball and is as viscous as egg white. As the human body grows, the vitreous body will gradually liquefy and become liquid. This often causes floaters. You may see spider webs or some spots in your eyes. It is normal to have floaters occasionally. However, if floaters appear for a long time and there is no sign of improvement, it may be the influence of melanoma, so everyone must go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time at this time.

2. There may be itching of the eyes

There are many reasons that may cause itching in the eyes, but the most common ones are inflammation and allergies. Inflammation of the eyes is often caused by bacteria or other microorganisms on the eyelids. Melanoma of the eye can also cause this phenomenon. If this feeling lasts for a long time and does not show signs of improvement, surgery is usually required.

3. Red eyes and dry eyes may occur

Red eyes are usually caused by eye irritation, which leads to blood vessel dilation. Or the eyes do not secrete enough tears to keep the eyes lubricated, which causes dry eyes, and then leads to redness and dryness. This redness can be effectively improved by eye drops, but if the situation does not improve after eye drops, then be alert and go to the hospital for professional diagnosis and treatment.

4. New moles or freckles appear around the eyes

If you already have freckles around your eyes, it is normal. However, if new moles or freckles appear without any reason, you must go to the hospital for examination in time. Because this is likely to be the effect of melanoma. If not treated in time, it is easy to develop into a malignant tumor.

Many people often neglect eye health. When it comes to eyes, they only think of myopia or glaucoma, but not melanoma. So everyone should be extra careful. After reading this article, everyone has a certain understanding of melanoma. If you have the above symptoms, you must be careful and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. Don't delay.