Lucy's Successful Conjunctival Nevi Removal: From Australia to Dr. Assil

Are eye freckles dangerous? 

Much like a birthmark or freckle on the skin, an eye freckle is a buildup of melanin pigment and is typically harmless. However, it is important to have them monitored by your ophthalmologist or eye doctor because, in some rare instances, it can progress to choroidal melanoma or a malignant melanoma — forms of eye cancer.

It is critically important to rule out ocular melanoma, a rare but severe type of cancer that develops in the eye’s melanocytes. If there is suspicion of cancer, the nevus is surgically removed and then biopsied. Fortunately, this was not an issue for Lucy, but she urgently wanted the eye freckles gone.

Why couldn't Lucy find a doctor for eye freckle removal in Australia, leading her to Turkey?

Lucy couldn't find an ophthalmologist in Melbourne for eye freckle removal, leading her to seek treatment at Veni Vidi Eye Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, after a friend's recommendation. Despite the promise of an inexpensive procedure, Lucy's experience in Turkey resulted in her eye freckles becoming larger and more self-conscious, making the almost 19-hour flight from Australia a regrettable decision.

So, Lucy made the almost 19-hour flight from Australia, and her surgery was scheduled.

“When I went to Turkey, my eye freckles were just smaller specks,” says Lucy, 37, who works in child protection. “After my surgery, the freckles became a lot larger and made me even more self-conscious. It was terrible.”

How did Lucy discover the Assil Gaur Eye Institute in Beverly Hills after returning to Australia?

After returning home, Lucy discovered the Assil Gaur Eye Institute in Beverly Hills through extensive online research for top-notch ophthalmologists, drawn by glowing patient reviews and videos of successful procedures. She immediately booked an appointment with Dr. Assil and flew to Los Angeles, where an initial eye examination and OCT imaging revealed her freckles were now on her corneas, requiring meticulous removal to avoid future dry eye symptoms. Dr. Assil thoroughly explained the procedure, alleviating her nervousness.

She immediately made an appointment to see Dr. Assil and booked a flight to Los Angeles. During her initial appointment, an eye examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging technology allowed Dr. Assil to examine her choroidal nevi and overall eye health more closely.

“During the eye exam he told me my freckles were now on my corneas,” she says. “Dr. Assil explained that when a conjunctival freckle extends to and involves the cornea, meticulous removal is important to avoid future dry eye symptoms.”

“Dr. Assil took the time to explain everything to me and what was going to be involved with the procedure,” Lucy says. “I told him I was nervous, and he then assured me everything would be okay.”

What made Lucy's eye freckle surgery a success at Assil Gaur Eye Institute?

Lucy's eye freckle surgery was a smashing success because Dr. Assil, a leading ophthalmologist in cosmetic nevus removal, utilized a mild thermal brushing technique that painlessly extracted the pigment from her eyes. The procedure was quick, pain-free, and had no side effects, leaving Lucy beyond thrilled and free from self-consciousness after follow-up visits.

After the brief surgery, Lucy traveled to Dr. Assil’s office from her temporary West Hollywood apartment for follow-up visits every other day for a week before jetting back home, no longer worried about getting curious looks from anyone who made eye contact with her or being disappointed by looking in her own eyes. “I was beyond thrilled,” states Lucy.

Why trust Assil Gaur Eye Institute for Nevus Removal Surgery 

Dr. Kerry Assil has over 30 years of experience and is one of the most experienced LASIK, cataract, and nevus removal surgeons in the United States. The Assil Guar Eye Institute has a team of top ophthalmologists and optometrists offering the highest-quality eye care.

In addition to eye freckle removal, LASIK, and cataract surgery, AGEI is nationally recognized for its eye care and treatment options for a full range of conditions, including vision correction with LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery, refractive lens exchange (RLE), Intraocular lens (IOLs), premium cataract surgery, glaucoma, retinal detachment (and other vision loss retinal conditions like macular degeneration), uveal melanoma, cornea conditions, floaters and flashes, and other vision preserving procedures.

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

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