The rest of that day gave them a chance to take lots of pictures as the ship made a scenic pass around Molokai. And, of course, there was still a little more work to go toward earning their merit badges. But the scouts' workday wasn't quite over yet. After the inspection, it was time to pack their gear and head home. The dangers of sun exposure to both the eyes and the skin are well-documented, but not a lot has been said about skin cancers around the eye.
Some complications are non-malignant and cause the skin to lose elasticity.
Most sun-related skin lesions don't interfere with the function of the eye unless the lid is affected and doesn't close properly, according to Semes. But people still need to keep an eye on their moles. Ninety percent of basal cell carcinomas are found around the eye, mostly in the lower lid. Experts theorize that's because that lid is most exposed to overhead ultraviolet radiation. This type of cancer is locally invasive.