Pigmented tumours of conjunctiva

1. Naevi or congenital moles. These are common pigmented lesions, usually presenting as grey gelatinous, brown or black, flat or slightly raised nodules on the bulbar conjunctiva, mostly near the limbus (Fig.1). They usually appear during early childhood and may increase in size at puberty or during pregnancy. Histologically, they resemble their cutaneous brethren. Malignant change is very rare and when occurs is indicated by sudden increase in

Discoloration of conjunctiva

Discoloration of conjunctiva( ONE OF THE SYMPTOMATIC CONDITIONS OF CONJUNCTIVA) : Normal conjunctiva is a thin transparent structure. In the bulbar region, underlying sclera and a fine network of episcleral and conjunctival vessels can be easily visualized. In the palpebral region and fornices, it looks pinkish because of underlying fibrovascular tissue.

Causes. Conjunctiva may show discoloration in various local and systemic diseases given below:
1. Red discoloration. A bright red homogeneous discoloration suggests