What is choroidal nevus?

A choroidal nevus is a cluster of pigmented cells within the inside of the eye; the size and color of the birthmark should be watched for any changes over time that could indicate possible eye cancer (melanoma). A choroidal nevus is painless and usually found during a routine eye exam.

How do members experience choroidal nevus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with choroidal nevus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for choroidal nevus*

Who has choroidal nevus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 3
50s 2
60s 1
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 8