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Eye freckle

by Carol3092, Jul 21, 2009 11:41PM

I had an eye exam with a photo picture of my eye that detected an eye freckle. The exam 1 year ago with dilation did not show this or any of my exams in the past. The eye doctor recommended we check it in another month and if it grows she would send me to a retinal specialist. Should I wait or just find a good retinal specialist NOW? I'm over 50 and wondering if that affects the likelihood that it is something more serious than just a freckle? How do I find the best retinal specialist in Illinois?

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by Ray T Oyakawa, MD

, Jul 22, 2009 06:51AM

To: Carol3092

I would not worry about a freckle (probably a nevus) unless it is large. Is this doctor an optometrist? If so, just see an ophthalmologist.

Dr. O.

by Carol3092, Jul 22, 2009 11:48AM

To: Dr. Oyakawa

Thank you for the comforting response. Yes, the doctor is an optometrist. I will look for an ophthalmologist.

Carol

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