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A member asked:

So i had this red spot on my left eye for years and i finally went to a doc. it was diagnosed as nevus conjunctivalis. what are the risks of removal?

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Minimal: The risks of removal are minimal but if it is not enlarging or causing symptoms it could just be left alone.

Answered 8/30/2014

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