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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
brown spot in my eye
Answered by
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology
Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City - MO
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brown spot in my eye
by ileana12345, Jul 09, 2007 12:00AM
i have a brown spot in the white part of the eye, i really want to have surgery but not sure if its possible.
what could it be?
it doesnt hurt and its not affecting my eye vision
what could it be?
it doesnt hurt and its not affecting my eye vision
Doctor's Answer
by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, Jul 09, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 09, 2007 12:00AM
Most likely its a pigmented area (similiar to a freckle on the skin). Usually surgery is not indicated for these areas. Especially if this is a new spot you should have it looked at by an Eye Physician (MD Ophthalmologist).
JCH MD
JCH MD
thank you! i will go with an eye physician