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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of uveal melanoma are cutaneous and iris nevi, host pigmentation factors, and ultraviolet light exposure.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of uveal melanoma include:

• Cutaneous and iris nevi
  • Atypical cutaneous nevi
  • Common cutaneous nevi
  • Cutaneous freckles
  • Iris nevi
• Host pigmentation factors
  • Light eye color
  • Fair skin color
  • Propensity to sunburn
• Ultraviolet light exposure