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A member asked:
Small dark arc along outer edge of iris in left eye. lies exactly on edge if iris. borders iris but only 1/2mm long,can only see it up close?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Difficult to say: Based on your description it is difficult to say exactly what it is. You probably need to be evaluated to determine if it's something that is benign and just needs to be monitored versus if it needs treatment.
Answered 5/10/2015
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