Occular Tumor Symptoms

Cancer of the eye, or ocular cancer, can be caused by primary tumors that originate in the eye or by secondary tumors that result from metastasized cancer that spreads to the eye. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common type of eye tumor is melanoma of the eye. Tumors of the eye can be prevented by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays and can be detected at early stages by having annual eye exams.

Melanoma

• Symptoms of melanoma of the eye include visual obstruction, detachment of the retina, hemorrhage and pain if the tumor is large.

Hemangiomas

• Choroidal hemangiomas are non-cancerous tumors of the eye that are made up of blood vessels and can cause symptoms including loss of central vision and retinal detachment.

Choroidal Nevus

• A choroidal nevus is like a mole but occurs on the eye, and like skin moles can become malignant, and symptoms include loss of peripheral or central vision.

Conjunctival Tumors

• Conjunctival tumors grow on the outer surface of the eye, and symptoms include pain and vision problems.

Eyelid Tumors

• Symptoms of eyelid tumors include swelling, pain, visual problems and problems with the functioning of the tear duct.

Orbital Tumors

• According to the University of Miami Health System, symptoms of tumors of the eye socket (orbit) include bulging of the eye and retinal detachment.

Retinoblastoma

• Retinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer that occurs in children, and symptoms include whiteness of the pupil, swelling, redness and an impression that the eyes are looking in different directions.