Eye freckles? Dark spots on iris may be caused by sun exposure
Date:
July 19, 2017
Source:
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Summary:
In a study well-timed for summer, vision scientists have found that eye freckles, dark spots on the colored part of the eye (iris), are more frequently found in people with higher lifetime exposure to sunlight. While not malignant, eye freckles could indicate the presence or risk of sunlight-triggered eye diseases like cataract or macular degeneration.