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Is it possible to get melanoma eye cancer at any age?

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Yes: Unfortunately ocular melanoma can strike anyone. If you experience any vision changes see your eye md at once, because ocular melanoma can metastasize to the liver and kill.

Dr Lewis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Usually adults: It is possible for eye melanoma to develop at any age, but is an uncommon tumor and usually occurs in adults or older individuals.

Dr Sherris agreed

Answered 7/8/2012

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