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What to do if i have black dot on white part of eye?

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Nevi: Sometimes a vein in the sclera shows up as a black spot. A nevus or a pigmented mole the conjunctiva can appear as a black spot. Similarly a Foreign body could give the same appearance. Call your Ophthalmologist and get an exam.

Dr Weisman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/26/2016

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