Eye Freckle (Nevus): Types, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBAn eye freckle, or nevus, is a colored spot on the surface of the eye that can be harmless or precancerous. Learn about the different types of nevi, how they're diagnosed and treated, and how to prevent them.
Nevus (Eye Freckle) - American Academy of Ophthalmology
WEBMay 2, 2024 · A nevus is a common, colored growth on or in your eye. Sometimes called a freckle of the eye, it is similar to a mole on your skin. A nevus (plural: nevi) can be in the front of your eye, around the iris, or under the retina at the back of the eye.
Eye Freckles: Get the Facts About Eye Nevi - WebMD
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Eye freckles are spots or flecks in your eye that are usually harmless and don't affect your vision. They can be on the surface, under the retina, or in the colored part of your eye. Learn...
Eye Freckles: Causes, Symptoms, Complications, and Treatments - Healthline
WEBJan 25, 2024 · An eye freckle is a dark spot on the eye that can be benign or cancerous. Learn about the different kinds of eye freckles, how to spot them, and when to see a doctor.
Choroidal Nevus: A Freckle in the Eye - Verywell Health
WEBMay 8, 2024 · A choroidal nevus is a pigmented spot in the back of the eye, similar to a freckle. It is usually harmless but can rarely become cancerous. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and complications of this condition.
Eye Freckle (Nevus): Types, Causes, Risks, Treatment - Health
WEBOct 30, 2023 · An eye freckle (nevus) is a cluster of pigment-producing cells on the iris or conjunctiva. Learn about the types, causes, risks, and treatments of eye freckles, and how to prevent them with...
Eye Freckles - Causes, Types & Treatment - Vision Center
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Eye freckles are benign pigmented lesions that develop on the eye, such as the iris, choroid, or conjunctiva. Learn about the different types of eye freckles, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options, and when to see a doctor.
Choroidal Nevus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - All About Vision
WEBOct 20, 2021 · A choroidal nevus is a type of eye freckle that occurs when pigmented cells clump together on the choroid layer of the eye. It is usually flat, gray and not visible, but may cause symptoms such as floaters or vision loss in rare cases.
Eye Freckles - Should I Worry About Them? - All About Vision
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Eye freckles are spots that resemble moles on the eye and are caused by clustered melanin cells. They can be harmless or indicate ocular melanoma, a rare but serious eye cancer. Learn about the different types of eye freckles, how to spot them and when to see an eye doctor.
Eye floaters - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Eye floaters are spots in your vision that look like dark specks, strings or cobwebs. They can be caused by age-related changes, inflammation, bleeding, retinal tears or other conditions. Learn how to recognize and treat eye floaters.