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What Causes A Spot On The Sclera Of The Eye?
HI I RECENTLY WENT AND HAD AN EYE EXAM. IN SOME OF THE PICTURES ON THE BACK OF MY RIGHT EYE SHOWED A SPOT WITH 3 LITTLE DOT LIKE SPOTS AROUND THE BIGGER SPOT. I HAVE TO GO TO A RETINAL SPECIALIST, BUT I WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT ARE SOME THE POSSIBILITIES OF WHAT IT COULD BE. I REMEMBER THE DOCTOR SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT A TOXIC SOMETHING BUT I CANT REALLY REMEMBER AND I WAS ASKED IF I WAS RAISED ON A FARM????
Thu, 17 Oct 2019
Hello,
Dark spots or freckles on the sclera are commonly harmless but if they are causing certain discomforts & appear all of a sudden than it is suggested to get it clinically examined by an Ophthalmologist to rule out congenital nevi, congenital melanoma & melanoma. The treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Dark spots or freckles on the sclera are commonly harmless but if they are causing certain discomforts & appear all of a sudden than it is suggested to get it clinically examined by an Ophthalmologist to rule out congenital nevi, congenital melanoma & melanoma. The treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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