A couple of questions

What is a freckle in the eye?

An eye freckle is called a nevus (“nevi” is the plural), and different kinds of freckles can occur on different parts of the eye. While usually harmless, they do need to be monitored by a doctor because there's a small chance they can become a type of cancer called melanoma.

How serious is a freckle in your eye?

A freckle in your eye may seem unusual; however, it is actually pretty common and typically harmless. Your eye doctor may still advise you to watch it over time, though. It's rare, but eye freckles can turn into a type of cancer called melanoma.

What percentage of eye freckles are cancerous?

Estimates put occurence at 2%1,2,3 on the low end and 10%-13%4 on the high end. Wills Eye Hospital, which sees a vere large number of cases, states, "Choroidal nevus is the most common intraocular tumor, occurring in about seven percent of adults." Suffice it to say, approximately 1 in 10 people have these freckles.

Is it normal to have a freckle in your eye?

A freckle in your eye might seem odd, but they're actually common and usually harmless. If you have one, your eye doctor may want to watch it over time. It's rare, but they can turn into a type of cancer called melanoma. So whether they're old or new, it's always a good idea to get them checked out.

What are eye freckles caused from?

Eye Freckles and Their Causes Just like having freckles on the skin, eye freckles are caused by the clumping of melanocytes, which are the cells containing pigment.

Can eye freckles go away?

While most eye freckles remain noncancerous, it's important to have an eye doctor monitor them. There is a small chance that they can develop into eye melanoma. The earlier you notice that a nevus starts to change, the sooner it can be treated — before it possibly turns into something more serious.

Can eye nevus be removed?

In very rare cases, a nevus on the outer wall of the eye that affects the eye's appearance may be removed with surgery. Your ophthalmologist will not risk damaging your eye by removing a harmless nevus inside the eye. Your doctor will recommend treatment only if a nevus becomes cancerous.

How common is mole in eye?

How common are moles at the back of the eye? Moles at the back of the eye are common. They occur in about 6% of adults (6 in every 100).