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Ocular Dermoid, Left

A dermoid is an incidence of normal tissue growing in an abnormal site. This close-up view shows a dermoid, a type of cyst, growing from the conjunctiva and cornea. Most ocular dermoids contain hair, which will cause considerable irritation to the eye.

Dermoid growing from eye

The picture above shows how the dermoid is growing from the eye.

Eye after laser surgery

Laser surgery is particularly useful for operations of this type. Less bleeding, swelling and reduced risk of infection will speed recovery time.

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