Posterior Segment

Choroidal Naevus

Also known as: choroidal naevus, choroidal nevus, pigmented choroidal lesion, flat choroidal lesion, drusen over naevus, ocular oncology monitoring

Overview

Choroidal naevus is a typically benign pigmented choroidal lesion that requires documentation, risk-feature assessment, and monitoring or referral depending on suspicious features. The key clinical task is distinguishing a stable low-risk lesion from possible melanoma.

What OptoGuide™ covers for choroidal naevus

  • Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
  • Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
  • Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
  • Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting

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