What could be the gray patches on the white of my eye?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am 19 years old male, and I want to know why there are gray patches on white of my eye though it does not irritate so far. I am curious to read a lot of stuff some article goes as far as cancer-related to this, need professional guidance as I am getting anxious.
Hello,
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Gray patch on the sclera might be due to some congenital pigmentation, freckles, or nevus. Mostly they are harmless and nothing to worry about. Rarely they are related to cancer, but at your age, cancer is not common. You need to observe these patches if you feel any change in color or size or any other symptom like pain or redness, then you should consult your eye doctor. So do not worry unless it starts behaving differently. You are most welcome for any queries.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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