Austin increases his deal-making abilities and confidence after nevus eye freckle removal with Dr. Assil

What is an eye nevus?

An eye nevus is a common, usually benign (non-cancerous) pigmented growth in the eye, similar to a mole on the skin. It is caused by an accumulation of melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment. Eye nevi can appear in different parts of the eye, including:

• Iris nevus: Found on the colored part of the eye.
• Choroidal nevi: Located beneath the retina in the choroid, a layer of blood vessels in the back of the eye. Most are benign, but they can rarely be choroidal melanoma.
• Conjunctival nevus: Found on the surface of the eye, typically on the white part (sclera).

Should you be concerned about a birthmark on your eye?

Most eye nevi are harmless and do not cause symptoms. However, they should be monitored regularly by an eye doctor because, in rare cases, they can develop into melanoma (a type of eye cancer). Signs that may indicate concern include changes in size, shape, color, or fluid leakage.

If you have an eye nevus, regular eye exams with imaging (such as optical coherence tomography or ultrasound) can help track any changes over time.

Brown spot on the eye, be gone!

At his wits’ end, Austin combed the web to find an answer to his nevus. It didn’t take long to stumble on Assil Gaur Eye Institute, where a skilled team of ophthalmologists tackles all eye problems. Including freckles on the eye.

What to do with a brown spot in your eye?

Removing a cosmetic nevus is straightforward, but experience makes all the difference in the patient’s outcome. Dr. Assil employs a gentle thermal brushing technique to gently extract the pigment from the surface of the conjunctiva, a thin, transparent membrane that protects the eye.

Austin quickly booked an appointment and met with Dr. Kerry Assil to discuss the removal of his eye freckle. Based on his examination, Dr. Assil diagnosed a choroidal nevus and recommended using the brush technique due to Austin’s dry eye syndrome. Other treatment options include laser treatments and incisions. Nevus surgery typically has no side effects.

 “Using the brush technique is far less invasive than making an incision in the eye,” explains Dr. Assil. “It’s also a faster healing process.”

The nevus removal

The surgery was uneventful. Before the procedure, Austin was given a mild sedative to calm any nerves he might have and some numbing drops for his eyes. After less than ten minutes, Austin felt like a new man, with his pesky eye freckles a thing of the past.

Recovery is typically quick and painless, with no trace of the prior nevus. Because this treatment is considered cosmetic eye surgery, insurance does not normally cover it.

Now, Austin and his clients can focus on the world of high finance. “I’m super satisfied with the results,” says Austin. “I noticed a difference right away.”

Why trust AGEI for your conjunctival nevus removal?

Under Dr. Assil’s leadership, the Assil Gaur Eye Institute has assembled a team of top ophthalmology specialists from around the country who continue AGEI’s tradition of offering patients the highest quality of specialist eye care in the United States. In keeping with AGEI’s founding principles, our doctors have managed to keep their clinics comfortable and familiar, much like family-run medical practices used to be.

Today, AGEI is nationally recognized for its compassionate, patient-centric care, commitment to pioneering advances in ophthalmology, and dedication to supporting the health and well-being of its patients and community.

Our life-long commitment to advancing the field of ophthalmology is evident in our work developing new surgical techniques and advances in laser surgery. We lecture internationally and have taught state-of-the-art surgical skills to over 10,000 ophthalmologists worldwide. In addition, we have participated in dozens of FDA clinical trials, either as the lead investigators or as members of a multi-center team, testing new ophthalmological devices and surgical techniques.

Los Angeles’s leading LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and retinal surgeons are available in one practice. State-of-the-art treatments are available for all ocular conditions, including glaucoma, floaters, macular disease, eye nevus birthmark removal, dry eye, ocular melanoma, and diabetic eye conditions.

We remain laser-focused on our founding mission of providing exceptional eye health care in a compassionate and caring environment. We are driven to advance in the field of ophthalmology and give back to our community.

We are conveniently located for patients throughout Southern California and the Los Angeles area in or near Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Culver City, Hollywood, Venice, Marina del Rey, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and Downtown Los Angeles.