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What are common causes of a dark spot on a light blue/ green iris?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Freckle: Iris nevi, or moles and freckles, are the most common cause of a dark spot on the colored part of the eye. However if this is new, it should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist.

Answered 10/12/2015

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