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A member asked:

I have several brown spots in my iris and one of the spots got bigger. should this be a concern?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: Spots on the iris are similar to moles on the skin and if one is changing, it would be prudent to have it checked out.

Dr Fishburn and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2012

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