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Is there a way to prevent from getting eye cancer?

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No: Sunlight is a risk factor for some cancers of the outer eye, famously basal cell carcinomas of the lids, and for eye melanomas to a lesser extent. But there's no preventing them, and nothing to be gained by regretting enjoyable time in the sun. Life's a series of calculated risks. Good luck.

Answered 12/1/2012

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Dr. Ilan Cohen answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: You cannot prevent it, but you can lower your risk by using uv protection from a young age.

Answered 9/5/2017

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