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Is having a white spot in the iris area a sign of corneal ulcer?

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Depends: A white spot on the cornea could mean a corneal ulcer and is usually associated with pain. The iris is inside the eye, the cornea in the clear dome over the eye.

Answered 9/2/2013

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