Is it normal to have brown pigmentation on the sclera near the iris? (Photo)

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Dr Natasha Lim

Ophthalmologist

It is a naevus and can be removed for cosmetic reasons as well as to perform a biopsy to make sure it is a benign lesion.

This surgery is covered by medisave and medishield as it is not a cosmetic surgery.

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