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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?

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

Answered 11/21/2016

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Dark spot: The dark spot may be a conjunctival nevus, benign pigmentation, primary acquired melanosis, melanoma, or other issues. See an eye doctor for further evaluation and possible excision.

Answered 3/10/2016

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