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[Reever]

I went for an eye exam and the doctor told me I had a small freckle in my eye. I was never aware of this and when I returned home to google it, as read there is a small chance that a freckle can turn into melanoma. Obviously I may shaken up by this. I wish the doctor never mentioned it. I always wear sunglasses outdoors but what else can I do?

[Retiredpsych]

Oh my gosh! my eye doc found a freckle in my eye too the last time I went!!!! Must be an epidemic! I had never heard of such a thing. He did not seem concerned in the least....but now you have told me this I am now worried... I live in SoCal and I wear prescription sunglasses with all the UV protections literally every time I get in the car and am out an about, even when it is cloudy.

[Reever]

Since my eye doctor said it was small, he didn't seem worried either. But I am!! So I'm going to ask him to monitor it every year. it's just like a freckle on your skin - 99.9 percent are harmless but they need to be monitored for shape and size changes. It never occurred to me either. Going to be diligent about sunglasses.

[snappyfrappy]

DD has this also. It's important to see an ophthalmologist rather than an optometrist. There is a test (and I won't get this spelling right) called a flurosine angiogram which she had. It takes pictures. If the spot is not getting a blood supply, and hers isn't, it's not likely to be a melanoma, but she has yearly tests. Not repeats of the angiogram. BTW, the test is done in the office, is not painful and is quick. My very best to you.

snappy

[Rainbows and Roses]

I pray that no one has any issues from the freckle. This is my first time to hear about this but I am aware of Macular hole and Macular puckers.........also cataracts..........

[HiLo]

Even now you could call the Dr. and asked what this means. I have also thought of things I should have asked after the fact; nobody is upset when I call back to inquire.

[151949]

My DH who is 69 has had one of these his entire adult life - it never changes and I understand they are quite common.

[FrostyBabe]

I've had one for as long as I can remember. It's no big deal.

[sophiamarie]

I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration (freckles) almost two years ago. I see a Retina specialist. In fact, I have an appt. with him on Wednesday..... So far, my eyesight has not changed due to this but I do have cataracts, which I think, are ready....

[hckynut]

On 3/22/2014 Reever said: I went for an eye exam and the doctor told me I had a small freckle in my eye. I was never aware of this and when I returned home to google it, as read there is a small chance that a freckle can turn into melanoma. Obviously I may shaken up by this. I wish the doctor never mentioned it. I always wear sunglasses outdoors but what else can I do?

Knowledge is power and I could never understand why people think that not knowing something is better than knowing. Knowing you might be more prone to cancer is worse that not being able to take extra steps suggested by a doctor? Strange to me as I prefer knowing exactly what problems I have or am facing and thus have a chance to increase my odds on the outcome of them.

What else can you do you say? Whatever your doctor suggested along with "quit worrying about it". Worrying about something does nothing positive but does a whole lot when it comes to negativity.