Freckles are clusters of pigment cells formed under the skin. It is also known as ephelides. The formation of freckles occurs due to exposure of skin to sunlight. It activates melanocytes causing melanin production, resulting in darker freckles on the skin. Freckles are harmless and can disappear by aging.
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Can eye freckles disappear on their own?
Query: Hi doctor, Please find the images shared by my optometrist. He said I have no freckles. If a freckle develops sometime in one's life, then what would prevent it from growing indefinitely to melanoma? Will it develop for some time and stop? If you do notice the freckle then please clarify doubts whic... Read Full »
Dr. Sheikh Zubair Abdul Razzak
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have sent I do not see a freckle in either eye. A freckle will show as a pigmented patch in the retina of the eye. If there is a freckle it will not reduce in size on its own. It will increase in size ... Read Full »