Basal Cell Carcinoma

• A common type of skin cancer occurring on the eyelid or skin around the eyes
• Caused by high exposure to sunlight
  
• Begins as a small, raised growth
• Classic appearance is a nodule with a pitted centre
• Does not cause discomfort, but if advanced, may cause distortion the lid
• Needs to be surgically excised by an ophthalmologist as soon as possible

Link: eyewiki.aao.org/Basal_Cell_Carcinoma