Question 1

there's a little brown speck on my schlera (white part of my eye), is this dangerous? how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Nevus: This is a site of the growth of pigmented cells, similar to those that cause a mole on the skin.  These are generally benign,  and are more common in pigmented races.   Most are in the conjunctival lining of the eye overlying the white sclera.  They can be removed if the cosmetics bother you,  Generally they are just observed to see if they change over time.

Question 2

can you tell me if on my sclera (white part of my eye) there's a little brown speck on it, does anyone know if this is dangerous and if i can get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Nevus: This is most likely a deposit of pigment which some would call a nevus.  It is more common to be on this part of the eye in more darkly pigmented races.  It is probably in the conjunctiva as this would be rare on the sclera.  It can be removed by your ophthalmologist if it bothers you cosmetically but that is usually not covered by insurance.  Really, really rarely this can be a melanoma.

Question 3

i have a brown spot in the white part of my eye.. it has developed a month ago. i am 19 and i have myopia. is there a way to get rid of the spot.

Accepted Answer

Needs exam: A new onset brown spot on the sclera sounds like a pigmented lesion and should be seen by an eye doctor to assess for melanoma.  It is not uncommon to see a bright red spot from a broken blood vessel, but this usually resolves in a few weeks.

Question 4

white part of my eye turn brown?

Accepted Answer

Probably little: Unless injured, the white part of the eye (sclera) can develop some brownish tint over time from the proliferation of pigmented cells which are common in the extra scleral layers, particularly in more pigmented people.  This is rarely a problem unless there is rapid growth and focal dark pigment which might be a sign of melanoma - very, very rare.

Question 5

what does it mean when the white part of my eye turns brown?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Just like skin; parts of your white (sclera) may be a little brownish due to excessive melanosis or nevi.  This is more common in dark skinned races.  All of the white part may turn yellowish but never brown.  Yellowish may be due to liver disease or hereditary anemias.  See your family doctor.

Question 6

i have brown spot on the white part of my eye?

Accepted Answer

Freckle likely: Most commonly this would be a "freckle".  Because this is non specific it is best to see your ophthalmologist eye surgeon for a close examination to be sure. Size, color, location, stability are all factors that can indicate the type of lesion.

Question 7

i have brown spot in  the white part of my eye , i had it for 2 years now and it starting to itch?

Accepted Answer

Benign nevus: Brown pigmentation deposits on the white of the eye (actually in the conjunctival lining over the white of the eye) are common, especially in pigmented races.  Is this spot the same size over the two years you have noticed it?  There are many reasons for eye itching and misbehaving spots are usually not the cause.  See if it is present on an old picture.  And then see your ophthalmologist.

Question 8

i have a small rased bump seemingly inside the white part of my eye, right outside the brown part of my eye. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Ptergium: Could be a cyst, pterygium or pinguecula.

Question 9

i notice today that i have like light brown small  strip on the bottom white part of my eye ball connected to the outer part of the cornea not inner ?

Accepted Answer

Brown strip: This pigmented area is probably benign but if you only recently noticed it,you should have it looked at by an ophthalmologist.

Question 10

a month ago a friend noticed a brown spot on the white part of my eye at the corner. i am a 31 yr old latina female.can it be melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Urgent investigation: You need to see your eye doctor , to make sure it is not a conjunctival melanoma , a rare condition , Yours may be a simple benign pigment  stain . Take an appointment  to get assured it is nothing  to worry about.

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There's a little brown speck on my schlera (white part of my eye), is this dangerous? how do i get rid of it?

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Can you tell me if on my sclera (white part of my eye) there's a little brown speck on it, does anyone know if this is dangerous and if i can get rid of it?

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I have a brown spot in the white part of my eye.. it has developed a month ago. i am 19 and i have myopia. is there a way to get rid of the spot.

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White part of my eye turn brown?

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What does it mean when the white part of my eye turns brown?

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I have brown spot on the white part of my eye?

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I have brown spot in the white part of my eye , i had it for 2 years now and it starting to itch?

A member asked:

I have a small rased bump seemingly inside the white part of my eye, right outside the brown part of my eye. what could this be?

A member asked:

I notice today that i have like light brown small strip on the bottom white part of my eye ball connected to the outer part of the cornea not inner ?

A member asked:

A month ago a friend noticed a brown spot on the white part of my eye at the corner. i am a 31 yr old latina female.can it be melanoma?

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