Birthmark

Hi went to have my eye tested today and she said I had a birthmark at the back of my right eye .she also said did not know why it had not been detected before.i said they did not do this scan.she said she does not know why has they have the equipment to do it.she showed me and it looked quite big.she also checked my left eye but that only had a small on .she has refared me to the eye clinic.and to have my eyes checked every year.i also had to have my glasses changed and a tint in to protect my eyes in the sun.i was really worried when reading on here.specifically has cancer runs in family.i don't know how long I will have to wait to go to eye clinic has with the waiting list.but will be worrying till I get to go there and to be told everything will be ok.

  • Hello Sindy17 and a warm welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    I hope that you won't have to wait too long to go to the eye clinic and I am keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out to be ok.  

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what this birthmark might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. There are helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator