Date of last review: Due to be updated

Differential diagnosis

  • Iris freckle (ephelis)
  • Iris naevus
  • Iris cyst
  • Lisch nodule

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

  • None

Advice

  • Refer to ophthalmology if there are features suggesting malignant transformation
    • Enlargement of the existing naevus
    • Development of prominent blood vessels
    • Pupillary distortion
    • Ectropion uveae

Management Category

  • Refer to ophthalmology
  • Whenever possible include an image of the lesion centred in the middle of the image

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

  • Imaging
  • Ultrasound
  • Referral to tertiary centre for opinion