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White spot on White part of eye

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John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology

Discover Vision Centers Kansas City - MO

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White spot on White part of eye

by OTRL, May 10, 2008 10:08PM

My son is 4 months old. Tonight I was feeding him a bottle in the car. I noticed a bright white spot on the white part of his eye, next to the iris. I thought it was a reflection from the light, but the spot never moved even when he moved his eyes from side to side. It was almost glowing. I had noticed this same thing before, but just thought it was a reflection. Now I am not so sure. In full light, I can not see the spot, and if I block all light, I can not see it. Any idea what this could be? Should I be worried?

Doctor's Answer

by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, May 10, 2008 11:22PM

It could be a cyst of the conjunctiva, a pinguecula, or an abnormality of the cornea. See a Eye MD for a proper diagnosis.

Find one at www.aao.org

JCH III MD

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