nevus

[rich75]

If there's atypical nevus on the conjunctiva or anywhere else does that increase your chances of getting nevus inside the eye (retina/choroid).

Thanks for your help

Rich

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS]

No. They generally are very very benign.

JCH MD

[rich75]

Thanks Dr.

One more question. What's happen if the nevus is on both eyes, does that increase your chance getting it inside the eye.

Rich

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS]

No of all the places in the body that nevus are less likely to turn into melanoma the outside of the eye has the lowest risk and the least malignant behavior of melanomas.

JCH MD

[rich75]

Dr. I'm a little confused with the answer. Can you please answer it again?

What's happen if the nevus is on both eyes, does that increase your chance getting it inside the eye.

Yes or no?

I appreciate your help.

[rich75]

Dr. can you please answer this again. Just wanted some reassurance.

What's happen if the nevus is on both eyes, does that increase your chance getting it inside the eye.

thanks for your time

Rich

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS]

NO

JCH MD