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Glossary for Eye cancer

  • Blind spot: Loss of vision in a particular area
  • Cancer: Abnormal overgrowth of body cells.
  • Eye conditions: Any condition that affects the eyes
  • Eye movement symptoms: Symptoms affecting the movement of the eye
  • Melanoma: Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease. It involves cells called melanocytes, which produce a skin pigment called melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin and hair color.
  • Retinal detachment: Partial or total detachment of retina from the back of the eye.
  • Retinoblastoma: A very rare malignant tumor that originates in the retina.
  • Tuberous sclerosis: A rare genetic disorder characterized by harmartomatous skin nodules, seizures, phakomata and bone lesions.
  • Vision loss: Impaired vision or loss of vision


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