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I have a small, black dot on the white of my left eye. my eye md told me it was just some kind of pigmentation of my sclera, but what is it exactly ?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Melanin: Melanin are pigmented cells that can form freckles, moles, and rarely become cancerous.

Dr Conrad and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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