Question 1

what does a brown spot on my white part of the eye mean?

Accepted Answer

Brown eyespots: Most spots on the whites of the eyes are due to pigmentary cells from embryonic development which produce such spots.  These are common, have a much higher incidence in darker pigmented races, and are mostly benign.  Rarely a spot might be a melanoma - watch for growth, discomfort and redness as clues to this.

Question 2

what might the light brown spot on my baby's white part of the eye be?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It could simply be an area of increased pigmentation, like a freckle. I would recommend having your child examined by a pediatric ophthalmologist to be sure.

Question 3

i have a dark spot on my white part of the eye. it is at the end of a blood vessel. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Probably...: ...A freckle, but rarely a melanoma or other growth. Get it checked out.

Question 4

what to do if i have a spot on the white part of my eyeball (unsure of the name for the white part of the eye) cont. below?

Accepted Answer

Pinguecula: Sounds like a pinguecula, which is a deposit/build up on the white part of the eye (sclera) due to uv light and dryness of the eyes.  You can use artificial tears, and use a cap and/or sunglasses when outdoors.  Sometimes you do not notice them until there is inflammation causing a red background making the white spot(s) more noticeable.

Question 5

the inner part of her eye has a really red spot on the white if the eye. it is not painful and does not itch.

Accepted Answer

Sub Conjunctival hemorrhage: this is a common type of bleeding underneath the conjunctiva of the eye.  This is benign and usually were resolved in a week.  If you would have blurriness or other visual problems the check by your eye specialist.

Question 6

what does it mean to have a brown spot on the white part of your eye?

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Can be normal: Darker-skinned people often have areas of pigmentation on their conjunctiva (clear vascular layer over the white).  This is normal.  You may also have a benign area of degeneration called a pinguecula, which can be caused by sun, dust, and wind.  Malignant brown spots on the white of the eye are rare and are usually found in patients much older than you, but if in doubt, get it checked out.

Question 7

what does it mean when the white part of the eye is brownish?

Accepted Answer

Depends which part: Brown areas on the eye can be benign or suspicious for malignancy.  Any new dark or brown areas of the eye should be examined by your eye doctor.

Question 8

can you tell me how i could solve my problem of the blak spot on the eye?

Accepted Answer

Have your eye doctor: Look at it, and measure it. This has to be monitored to make sure that it is not something dangerous. Also the history of how long the 'black dot' been there is critical. So don't delay, and make an appointment to see your eye doctor, and make sure they do a dilated funduscopic examination of the inside of your eyes too.

Question 9

what is the white spot in the corner of the eye?

Accepted Answer

Eye lesion: We would need to know more information to give a better answer but if it is a new onset lesion and very close to the eye try to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist to get an accurate opinion.

Question 10

i see black spot in my vision, as the eye moves spots are also moves?

Accepted Answer

Be seen now!: Please see your doctor ASAP as this could be a sign of an ocular stroke or a retinal artery occlusion. I would probably go the to an ER with an ophthalmologist on staff to get fully checked out.

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