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How is it possible to get eye cancer?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

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Genetics: Genetics can be one cause, also it sporadically occurs without any apparent reason. Melanoma can affect the back of the eye, and possibly related to excess sun exposure. In most cases, however, the cause appears to be unknown.

Answered 11/5/2012

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