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Small dark line along part of edge of iris in left eye. borders iris but only 1/2mm long,can only see it up close?

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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Iris: you need to see an ophthalmologist who can observe the area and provide a diagnosis.

Answered 5/9/2015

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