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I have a black spot on the left part of the white part of my eye. there is red lines basically around this spot, should i be concerned/?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Worth evaluation: If this is new, it should be investigated. Could be an exposed tissue from inside the eye, a tumor, or a foreign object, or some other possibilities. See your ophthalmologist.

Answered 8/8/2019

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A member asked:

I have a black spot on the left part of the white part of my eye. there is red lines basically around this spot, should i be concerned/?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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