Date of last review: Due to be updated

Differential diagnosis

  • Choroidal melanoma
  • Congenital hypertrophy of retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE)
  • Subretinal or suprachoroidal haemorrhage
  • Choroidal haemangioma
  • Prominent vortex vein ampulla

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

  • Observation in the community, unless evidence of progression
  • Advice
  • Photographic documentation essential

Management Category

  • No referral if no abnormal features present
  • Urgent referral to ophthalmology if evidence of progression

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

  • As above