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Is An Eye Freckle Dangerous?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: Is an eye freckle dangerous?
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Freckle can rarely be dangerous.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
Welcome to health care magic.

Nevus or a pigmented lesion is called as freckle.
Freckle can be present on the eye lids or on conjunctiva or they can be seen inside the eye involving iris or choroid.
Majority of the nevus are benign and does not show progression however rarely they can show progression into malignancy.
Hence all nevi or freckles should be followed up with frequent eye examination and if they show progression in the form of increase in size, pigmentation or vasculrity treatment is required.
Nevus present on eyelids or on conjunctiva can excised for cosmetic reasons.
Please do mention the site of freckle snd if possibke do send a photo of tge involved eye so that I can advice you more accurately.

Thank you
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Is An Eye Freckle Dangerous?

Brief Answer: Freckle can rarely be dangerous. Detailed Answer: Hello Madam Welcome to health care magic. Nevus or a pigmented lesion is called as freckle. Freckle can be present on the eye lids or on conjunctiva or they can be seen inside the eye involving iris or choroid. Majority of the nevus are benign and does not show progression however rarely they can show progression into malignancy. Hence all nevi or freckles should be followed up with frequent eye examination and if they show progression in the form of increase in size, pigmentation or vasculrity treatment is required. Nevus present on eyelids or on conjunctiva can excised for cosmetic reasons. Please do mention the site of freckle snd if possibke do send a photo of tge involved eye so that I can advice you more accurately. Thank you