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A member asked:

My eyes has a brownish color to the white pary what cpuld this be?

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Melanosis: Conjunctival melanosis vs. Other pigmented lesions, depends on how it looks, if it's changing, etc.

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Colored parts: If it was white and turned brown its different than if it was always brown. It could range from being something similar to a freckle to something alot different. A through eye exam with a specialist will help put you at ease.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/13/2015

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