This guideline last updated 06/05/2022 17:45:17

Differential diagnosis

• Conjunctival papilloma
• Granuloma
• Dermolipoma
• Non-pigmented naevus

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

• Topical lubricants for comfort
• Refer to ophthalmology if symptomatic or amblyogenic

Advice

• Reassure the patient and the parents. It is a normal tissue growing in the abnormal location

Management Category

• Routine referral to ophthalmology if diagnosis is in doubt

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

• Small dermoids can undergo simple excision
• Larger lesions may require lamellar keratosclerectomy