Fundus photos are not covered by Medicare and commercial insurance carriers unless ordered to document pathology such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, choroidal nevi, or vein ...

A choroidal nevus is a flat, benign pigmented area that appears in the back of the eye. A choroidal nevus represents an accumulation of pigmented cells in the choroid. Choroidal nevi present no ...

Since both a choroidal nevus and an early choroidal melanoma appear similar, a fine needle aspiration biopsy is sometimes taken, especially if treatment is considered necessary. However, the results ...