I have a mole near my eye. Would you be willing to have it removed by a doctor?

Q: I have a mole near my eye. Would you be willing to have it removed by a doctor?

Moles near the eyes are a very delicate area. In some cases, laser removal is possible, but in others, it's not recommended due to safety concerns. Moles very close to the eyelid or eyelashes may require special consideration from the doctor, or may not recommend laser removal in some cases for the safety of your eyes. To receive the most accurate and appropriate advice, we recommend that you consult with a doctor or send photos for evaluation.

Dr. Apinya Saokaew

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Moles near the eyes are a very sensitive area. In some cases, it's possible to treat them, but in others, it's not recommended due to safety concerns.

If a mole is very close to the eyelid or particularly attached to the eyelashes, your doctor may need to consider the case carefully or may not recommend laser removal in some cases for the safety of your eyes. To receive the most accurate and appropriate advice, we recommend that you consult a doctor or send photos for evaluation.

This answer provides only preliminary information. Please schedule an appointment with a doctor for a detailed examination and information.

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For moles that are "not cauterized" or "require extreme caution" (as indicated by the cross mark in the image),

position: Moles are most often found on the edge of the eyelid, near the lash line, or too close to the tear duct. They can also be found on the conjunctiva or directly inside the eye (which is rare).
The reason we need to be extra cautious, and perhaps don't recommend mugging, is...
1. Eye safety Our eyes are very delicate organs. Using lasers or any cauterizing procedure too close to the eyeball carries the risk of injury to the cornea, lens, or other internal eye structures, which could affect your vision in the long term.
2. The function of the eyelids. If a mole is located on the eyelid margin, cauterization may result in scarring or skin contraction, leading to eyelid dysfunction such as inability to close the eye completely, dry eyes, or constant tearing. This can significantly impact the client's quality of life.
3. eyelash line If a mole is attached to the eyelash line, cauterization may damage the eyelash root, causing that area of the eyelash to stop growing or to grow abnormally, such as growing into the eye, which will cause ongoing irritation.
4. ท่อน้ำตา Cauterizing near the tear duct can damage or block the duct, leading to problems such as excessive tearing or constant tearing.