Question 1

i have green eyes and two very light brown tiny dots, almost look like freckles in the iris. is this common? what are they?

Accepted Answer

Iris nevus: You are likely describing an iris nevus, also called a mole.  They are common and as harmless as a mole on your skin.

Question 2

3 weeks boy. white-blond hair. pupils seem to be black, but has greyish ring in iris. fluorescent light reflects off eyes. has brown freckle. albinism?

Accepted Answer

Oculocutaneous: Albinism is a group of 4 conditions, each caused by a specific gene mutation inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. When both parents carry the gene mutation, each of their children has a 25% chance of having oca. See his pediatrician ; a pediatric ophthalmologist for diagnosis  ; referral to a geneticist if he has it. Lack of melanin in the retina causes vision problems, so you need to know.

Question 3

i have this huge dot on my side of my eye. is that just a freckle?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It's impossible to know without seeing a doctor.  Eye cancers are rare, but the most common type is melanoma which can look like a large freckle.  Any spot on your body that is dark, irregularly shaped, itching, bleeding, or growing larger should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 4

should i wear contacts with eye freckle?

Accepted Answer

Not an issue: Freckles being flat and without symptoms do not interfere with contact lens use.  Conversely contact lenses do not change freckles.

Question 5

can an opthamologist remove a freckle in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Where is the freckle: Yes and no.  It depends on its location.  If the freckle is on the retina then it is the purvey of a retinal specialist.  If it is on the iris then an anterior segment surgeon can remove the freckle.  If it is on the eye lid, conjunctiva or other surface locations that too can be removed.  The important question is why?  Has the freckle changed? Is there concern for malignancy? Or is it cosmetic?

Question 6

does anyone have a freckle inside their eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes, not uncommon: What you describe is a melanocytic nevus. A nevus is another name for a mole and they can also occur in the eye. In fact they can occur anywhere where pigment is present (skin, eye, inner ear, meninges, bone & heart). So it is not uncommon to have a mole in the eye. As with a skin mole, it should be checked. See an  ophthalmologist periodically to ensure that it is benign & not changing.

Question 7

do eye freckles fade away with time or is it permanent?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Freckles and moles don't fade away but may change over time. If there is noticeable change, however, an exam by an eye MD is very important to rule out any atypical progression of the pigmented area.

Question 8

what can i do to get rid of eye freckles?

Accepted Answer

Usually can't remove: Eye freckles, depending on their location, cannot be removed without potentially damaging the appearance of your eye, your eyeball, or your vision.  If you have eye freckles, they do need routine monitoring by an eye md--some freckles are actually cancerous.

Question 9

how does an opthalmologist examine an eye freckle on your eyeball?

Accepted Answer

Slit lamp: A slit lamp bio-microscope is used to closely examine the surfaces of the eye. Using additional hand held lenses and lights, an ophthalmologist can look inside the eye as well.

Question 10

would it be possible for someone to feel an eye freckle (choroidal nevi)?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is unlikely that you would feel a lesion inside the eye. Typically, the only way to determine if there is a choroidal nevus is to have an examination by an ophthalmologist or other skilled eye care physician.

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I have green eyes and two very light brown tiny dots, almost look like freckles in the iris. is this common? what are they?

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3 weeks boy. white-blond hair. pupils seem to be black, but has greyish ring in iris. fluorescent light reflects off eyes. has brown freckle. albinism?

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I have this huge dot on my side of my eye. is that just a freckle?

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Should i wear contacts with eye freckle?

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Can an opthamologist remove a freckle in the eye?

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Does anyone have a freckle inside their eye?

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Do eye freckles fade away with time or is it permanent?

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What can i do to get rid of eye freckles?

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How does an opthalmologist examine an eye freckle on your eyeball?

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Would it be possible for someone to feel an eye freckle (choroidal nevi)?

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