It is a serious melanocytic lesion that leads to the development of melanoma in the conjunctiva. Clinically it appears as a flat, painless pigmented lesion of the conjunctiva and occurs mainly in middle-aged or older adults. Localized surgical excision with or without cryotherapy is used to treat this condition.
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I have had a mole in my eye for a long time, which is fixed and does not grow. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor,I do not have any special symptoms. I have had a mole for a long time, and it does not grow. It is not fixed; it can be moved. What is it? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have had a look at the photos you have sent (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and I do not think you have anything to worry about. Since you do not have a history of it being there since childhood, we can likely classi... Read Full »
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