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Painlessly remove pigmented spots on the white of the eye!
Conjunctival Nevus
At JC Bitsomang Eye Clinic we remove conjunctival nevi with electrocautery or laser. Painless, simple removal in just 5–10 minutes — daily activities can resume right after the procedure.
What is conjunctival nevus
Pigmented spots on the white of the eye!
Just as a mole appears on the skin, a black or brown pigmented spot can appear on the white of the eye (conjunctiva) — this is called a conjunctival nevus. It results from excess melanin cells deposited in the conjunctiva and is more common in Asians. While it typically appears in those in their late 40s, it is increasingly seen in patients in their 20s and 30s. A conjunctival nevus does not affect vision but can give the eye a dull or unclean appearance, leading to cosmetic concerns.
In rare cases, however, a malignant nevus accompanied by redness and swelling of the carunculae can develop and may progress to a pterygium that affects the cornea. If you notice changes in the size, shape, or color of the nevus, or develop pain or inflammation, an eye examination is recommended.
How conjunctival nevi are removed
- 01. Argon laser ablation under topical anesthesia
- 02. Electrocautery procedure
Note. Conjunctival nevus removal is a safe and simple procedure that targets the pigment distributed across the conjunctiva.
Procedure flow
Slit-lamp exam
Measure the size and depth of the nevus
Topical anesthesia
Topical drops applied before the procedure
Nevus removal
Removed with laser or electrocautery in about 5–10 minutes — simple and quick
Pigmented spots on the white of the eye! Conjunctival nevus — let's learn more!
- Can conjunctival nevi be easily removed?Most conjunctival nevi sit on the superficial layer of the conjunctiva, so they can be easily removed.
- What method is used for removal?Removal is performed by laser or electrocautery. If the nevus extends into deeper layers, excision may be required.
- I'd like to know about pain and procedure time.There is no pain — the procedure is performed simply under topical anesthesia. The time required depends on the size of the nevus but is generally about 5–10 minutes.
- How is recovery and what about daily life after the procedure?You can resume daily activities immediately after the procedure. The treated area may show redness for 7–10 days; once it subsides, recovery is complete.
