Many people with eye melanoma don’t have symptoms unless the cancer grows in certain parts of the eye or becomes more advanced. Other, less serious conditions can also cause many of these symptoms. For example, floaters can be a normal part of the aging process. Still, if you have any of these symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor right away so the cause can be found and treated, if needed.
Signs and symptoms of eye melanomas can include:
Pain is rare unless the tumor has grown extensively outside the eye.
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Last Revised: November 30, 2018
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