Choroidal
Nevus
Choroidal
Nevus
The choroid contains pigment cells, and occasionally these pigment cells may clump together, forming a choroidal nevus. This is a flat "mole" inside the eye. It is usually benign and dark in color. This tends to occur more commonly as people get older and is similar to aging spots on the skin.
Treatment
A choroidal nevus is often not a threat to your vision, but your doctor will need to monitor it for changes, using fundus photography and or ultrasound. The size, shape, and elevation of the nevus will be documented. In rare cases, a nevus can evolve into a malignant melanoma. Should a nevus progress into a malignant melanoma, your doctor will advise you of your available treatment options