Question 1

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 2

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 3

how to get rid of freckles on the white part of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Likely not removable: These are usually permanent.

Question 4

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 5

what can i use to improve the appearance of freckles/brown marks under my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Hydroquinione: Creams with hydroquinone can help decrease the appearance of pigmented changes.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

why do i have a freckle behind my left eye?

Accepted Answer

Many do: I suppose you mean you were told by an ophthalmologist that you a freckle behind your left eye.  The doctor probably saw a mole in the choroidal tissue under the retina.  Many people have these.  They are just like moles elsewhere.  Majority do not change.  Only a very few may enlarge and cause trouble.  Check it yearly.

Question 9

i'm having red/ purplish freckles across my cheeks around my eyes and neck. what could this be from?

Accepted Answer

? blood vessels: Perhaps they are blood vessels...Telangiectasias or angiomas.  Freckles are tan/brown and come from the sun.

Are you pregnant or on the birth control pill?  Both can contribute to telangiectasia and angioma formation.

Question 10

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.

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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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How to get rid of freckles on the white part of my eyes?

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

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What can i use to improve the appearance of freckles/brown marks under my eyes?

A member asked:

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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Should i wear contacts with eye freckle?

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Why do i have a freckle behind my left eye?

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I'm having red/ purplish freckles across my cheeks around my eyes and neck. what could this be from?

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What can i do to get rid of eye freckles?

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