Question 1

purple /grey spots on eyeball on a 4 year old. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Likely normal: This may be what is called the nevus of ota. But have it confirmed by an ophthalmologist.

Question 2

what causes grey spots on my eyeball?

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Hard to say: A common finding is a peripheral grey haze ; edge of cornea known as "arcus senilus". A normal finding in elderly, may indicate triglyceride/cholesterol issues in young patients.

Question 3

what are those grey spots on my eyeball?

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Probably normal: Grey spots on the sclera (white of the eye) are usually areas of thinning of the eye wall, which is common with age. This thinning allows the pigmented tissues beneath the sclera to show through, which gives this grey appearance. However, areas of increased pigmentation (usually brown or black) can indicate a risk for cancer or pre-cancer on the surface of the eye, so get an eye exam to be sure.

Question 4

my 5 year old has dark spots in the white of her eye they seem to be grey and blackish color and round.what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Spots: Spots may be nevi or birth marks. They are benign and do not impede vision.

Question 5

hi.  i just noticed some grey spots on my 3 1/2 year old daughter's white of the eye- and only on one eye.  she is 1/4 black and 3/4 caucasian.

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Most are not serious: Most of the dark spots noticed on the white part of the eye are due to the same thing that causes freckles or darker spots on the skin. There are rarer occasions where these could be due to more serious conditions and so it would be good to have your child's doctor look at them at the next visit and if they change in size or color suddenly then referral to an eye doctor

Question 6

my 11 yr old daughter has five grey spots on the white of the eye. she has had one since a baby but just resendly saw 4 more on the top.  is this nor?

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Eye spots: It is best if you have her eyes checked  by an ophthalmologist  Good luck.

Question 7

helppp... my left eye has been irritated for two days now... i noticed white/gray spots on my iris near my pupil and the white part of my eye is pink.

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis? : Have a medical professional take a look preferably an eye specialist if you have an infection or a growth.

Question 8

hi! my eye dr. noticed gray or white spots near my cornea. dr. said the location was odd dr. said was not uvi or something like that. could these spots be cornea dystrophy? or something else/more serious? could i lose my vision? extremely worried!!

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Dear Worried: Please don't try to get your second opinion from a free general health education site. We  don't know your history. We haven't seen your eyes. It is very important for you to get back in touch with the eye doctor or his/her staff and to ask what your examination revealed. Write down the name. Ask if if is a cause for concern. Talk to the doctor who examined you - not to doctors who don't know you.

Question 9

what does the gray spot on the eyeball is. what causes to get it ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the gray spot is on the white of the eye about half way from the colored part (iris) to the inner corner, it could just be thinning of the white part (sclera) due to age.  It is not serious and wil not cause any problem.  To answer your question better, i really need to know exactly where the gray spot is.

Question 10

there's a gray spot on my eye ball. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

It is common.: The most common "grey spots" on the white of the eye are called pingueculae. These grey spots generally are nasal or temporal and are caused by "actinic degeneration"-- changes from being outdoors in the wind and sun. They can become inflamed and can grow onto the clear cornea and become pterygium, which could impact vision and require removal if they get close to the center of the cornea.

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Purple /grey spots on eyeball on a 4 year old. should i be worried?

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What causes grey spots on my eyeball?

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What are those grey spots on my eyeball?

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My 5 year old has dark spots in the white of her eye they seem to be grey and blackish color and round.what could this be?

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Hi. i just noticed some grey spots on my 3 1/2 year old daughter's white of the eye- and only on one eye. she is 1/4 black and 3/4 caucasian.

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My 11 yr old daughter has five grey spots on the white of the eye. she has had one since a baby but just resendly saw 4 more on the top. is this nor?

A member asked:

Helppp... my left eye has been irritated for two days now... i noticed white/gray spots on my iris near my pupil and the white part of my eye is pink.

A member asked:

Hi! my eye dr. noticed gray or white spots near my cornea. dr. said the location was odd dr. said was not uvi or something like that. could these spots be cornea dystrophy? or something else/more serious? could i lose my vision? extremely worried!!

A member asked:

What does the gray spot on the eyeball is. what causes to get it ?

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There's a gray spot on my eye ball. is this normal?

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