Brown spot on edge of iris 4 months after LASIK. (Photo)

Question

4 months after LASIK I have brown spot on white part of my eye/edge on iris. Is that epithelial ingrow? I still struggle slightly with this eye... Struggled two times with double vision/ghosting. After week of using oftan dexa chloramphenicol things are back close to good. Also. Can I use other remedies for dry eyes? Artificial tears help for short time. Can I use something more lubricating?

Jay Bansal, MD · Answer

Epithelial ingrowth appears white and opaque on the cornea. Therefore, the spot circled in your photo is not epithelial ingrowth. If it is a new brown spot, it is most likely a freckle. Like all freckles on the body, make sure there are no changes by visiting an eye doctor regularly. Warm compresses, Omega3s, and gels can all help with dryness.

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Brown spot on edge of iris 4 months after LASIK. (Photo)

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