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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
brown patch on the sclera
Answered by
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology
Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City - MO
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Doctor's Answer
by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, Jan 20, 2008 12:17AM
, Jan 20, 2008 12:17AM
I would have to look at it to tell you for sure. Most spots on the sclera are not moles but 'nevus" which are more like freckles. The likelihood of it turning in to a malignancy is very very but if it changes in shape and size see and Eye MD ophthalmologist.
Generally removal is not indicated, nor covered by insurance.
JCH III MD
Generally removal is not indicated, nor covered by insurance.
JCH III MD
