Brown spot on dog's eye - should I be worried?

When dogs act strangely, eat things they're not supposed to, or have visible abnormalities, it can be worrying for us owners.

This may be especially important if there are abnormal structures in major parts of your dog's body, such as a brown spot on your dog's eye.

If the spot does not change in size or color and your dog is relatively young, it is most likely natural pigmentation. Additionally, in older dogs, these pigment spots may appear naturally due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

What is pigment and its difference from shadows

Pigment is a crumbly cosmetic product that is a concentrated color. Consists of small particles.

Pigments are used in various cosmetics. They acquire particular importance in the production of shadows. Since the pigment itself has a crumbly texture and is quite difficult to apply to the eyelid, manufacturers use various binding components - for example, talc. They make the texture of the shadows soft and pliable, but deprive the pigment itself of some brightness and richness. Professional makeup artists use some tricks when conducting fashion shows and photo shoots. They add pigment to makeup to make it look even brighter.

Pigment differs from shadows in two main characteristics:

• saturation;
• texture.

The pigment is always brighter than even liquid shadows, giving amazing shimmers and shades. However, it crumbles easily due to the lack of talc and other binding components. This can be corrected using a special application technique. Pigments can also be mixed with each other to obtain amazing shades.

Causes

There are several explanations for these brown spots, although the spot is usually caused by pigmentary keratitis or melanoma of the eye.

1. Pigmentary keratitis is a group of melanocytes, which are the pigmented cells that give the spot its color in the eye. They are harmless, but the cause of pigmentary keratitis may need to be addressed. Further pigmentation can be stopped by prescribing appropriate treatment appropriate to its cause.
2. Ocular melanoma is a tumor in the eye that can be malignant (meaning it can spread and get bigger) or benign (meaning it just gets bigger). Malignant tumors are dangerous and require urgent medical attention. Benign tumors are usually harmless, but they can grow to a size that puts pressure on local organs or structures. In this case, medical attention will also be required.

It is recommended that you visit your veterinarian or veterinary ophthalmologist as there is a possibility that the brown spot could be a serious problem such as melanoma. The sooner your dog receives treatment, the easier it is to treat it.

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How to use pigments in makeup

Pigmet is a universal, multifunctional makeup product. Most often, pigments in makeup are used as the following cosmetics:

• Eyeshadow
• Highlighter
• Mascara
• Eyeliner
• Lip coating

Pigments in makeup can be used as the main color of eye shadow or to create a radiant shade. Light colors are suitable for use as a highlighter.

Makeup with pigments looks bright and original. With its help you can create evening and daytime looks. It all depends on the chosen shade and intensity of application.

Belmo (leukoma)

A white spot on the eye, called a cataract or leukoma, is characterized by partial or complete clouding of the corneal layer and appears as a result of the following reasons:

• tuberculous or syphilitic keratitis, as a result of which extensive scars form on the pupillary field and massive leukomas of the cornea appear;
• the presence of infectious ophthalmological diseases (ulcers on the visual organ, trachoma);
• chemical eye burns;
• consequences of injuries (mechanical, after unsuccessful operations).

What is a thorn?

Such a spot looks like a white dot of insignificant size, which has little effect on visual acuity, or as a rather noticeable formation of white or gray color, impeding visibility. This disease is dangerous, as it can lead to loss of vision. You should definitely contact an ophthalmologist for examination and choice of treatment.

Currently, the most popular method of treating leukoma is surgery using a laser.

Spots that arise as a result of infectious eye diseases are best treated. First, the cause of the underlying disease is eliminated, and then the spot is surgically removed. The use of keratoplasty and implantation of the donor's cornea can completely eliminate existing defects.

What are pigments?

Existing types differ not only in shades, but in the degree of grinding, as well as in finish. The pigment can be fine, like dust, with particles of medium, large size and even fractions resembling flakes. The finish comes in the following varieties:

Matte

This pigment usually has the finest particles, which give a long-lasting, intense shade without shine.

Satin

Here the particles are larger, but still quite small. The texture is silky, and a delicate glow is formed on the eyelid, reminiscent of the texture of satin fabric.

Shimmer

The pigment has a coarser grind, which means the most intense shine.

Duochrome

One jar contains coarse particles of several different shades. This gives a unique glow to the eyes and shimmers of amazing beauty.

Melanoma of the eye

Ocular melanoma is a type of cancer that develops due to the uncontrolled proliferation of melanocytes in the eye.

Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives hair, skin and eyes their color. Melanocytes are distributed throughout the body, including the eyes.

Prominent areas of the eye where you can find melanocytes include the iris (the circular structure that surrounds the pupil and gives color to the eyes) and the retina (the layer of tissue at the back of the eye).

Ocular melanoma is generally classified as one of two types—uveal melanoma or limbal melanoma.

Uveal melanoma

Uveal melanoma is the most common type of tumor that occurs in the inside of a dog's eye. Uveal tumors arise from the choroid, which consists of the iris, choroid, and ciliary body.

About 80% of uveal tumors are benign and therefore do not spread to other organs.

Although 20% of uveal tumors are malignant, the rate of cancer spread in dogs is generally lower.

Limbal melanoma

Limbal melanoma, also known as epibulbar melanoma, is benign (meaning usually harmless) and rare.

Limbal melanomas arise in the limbus. The limbus is the barrier between the sclera (the white part of the eye) and the cornea (the outer clear part of the eye).

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Causes

The exact cause of ocular melanoma in dogs is usually unknown. It could be a combination of environmental and genetic factors.

However, ocular melanoma is known to occur more frequently in breeds with more skin pigmentation. These include Schnauzers, Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Cocker Spaniels.

Additionally, ocular melanoma can develop as dogs grow into the middle and final stages of life. Although the typical age at which ocular melanoma is diagnosed is 9 years, dogs with a genetic predisposition to ocular melanoma, such as some Labradors, may develop the disease earlier, at around 1 to 2 years of age.

How to apply pigment

If you apply the pigment in compliance with certain rules, then your makeup will delight you for a long time, without crumbling or smearing. This effect is difficult to achieve with regular shadows, which is another advantage of using pigments.

Almost all manufacturers claim that the pigment has good adhesion to the skin and will not fall off. This is not entirely true. If you apply the pigment in its pure form, do not forget to use a special primer. It can be any creamy product - the main thing is that it has sufficient stickiness to adhere to the skin.

The following can serve as a base for pigments:

• Eyeshadow base
• Primer for pigments Nyx pigments primer
• Cream eyeshadow
• Gel eyeliner
• Duraline Inglot Duraline
• Concealer (creamy and rich in texture)

What brushes should I use to apply pigment?

Pigment is a difficult material to use. It should not be applied to bare skin of the eyelids; brush movements should be light, patting, in order to “tighten” the color and not create bald spots. You only need to apply a tiny amount of pigment to the brush itself, which makes its consumption very economical. To be able to vary the shade and its intensity, the space of the eyelids needs to be filled gradually, layer by layer.

To work with pigment, you can use the following tools:

• Flat natural bristle brush Inglot brush 13P
• Sponge applicator Inglot 45S applicator
• Wet brush (wet the brush and squeeze it thoroughly; it should not be wet)
• Fingertips

When using any of them, the movements of the tool should be careful, “stuffing”, and not stretching. If you don't have a cream base on hand, you can also wet the applicator. Then makeup with pigments will be long-lasting and will not cause any inconvenience by falling off during the process.

More often the pigment is applied to a cream base or using Duraline. Products from some manufacturers give translucent shades on the eyelids. A dark or contrasting color base will help add intensity - for example, a black gel eyeliner or cream shadows, which are used as a base for a light pigment with silver shimmer. The same dark base will allow duochrome pigments to reveal themselves in a new way.

When using Duraline, it is better to use a brush with synthetic bristles. A brush with an angled edge will help you draw thin borders. Duraline is a unique product from Inglot that significantly increases the durability of cosmetics. The pigment can be pre-mixed with it, obtaining a long-lasting creamy texture that will not crumble. If desired, a two-phase technique can also be used. Duraline is applied to the eyelid, and pigment is applied on top of it until the product is fixed.

Yellow and floating spots

As a result of age-related changes and aging of the eye cornea, yellow spots may appear, localized in the corners of the eyes near the bridge of the nose.

They can be noticeable in certain positions of the eyeballs and are characteristic of people with heavy visual stress, with a lack of vitamin A, and with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays on the eyes.

Vision with retinal detachment

A rather serious danger is associated with the so-called “floating” spots, i.e. appearing only in a certain direction of view. This phenomenon may be the result of retinal detachment.

As a rule, such a spot on the pupil is colorless and is perceived as something that interferes with vision. The cause of its occurrence can only be determined by a doctor who prescribes laser correction when retinal detachment is detected.

To prevent this dangerous disease, you should strengthen the retina with a set of exercises that reduce the load on the eye muscles and improve blood flow. The use of vitamin preparations and blueberry extract has a good effect.

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How to avoid pigment shedding during application

The second difficulty in using pigment is its crumbly texture, due to which the particles strive to crumble onto the skin of the face. To prevent pigment shedding from spoiling your makeup, you can use several tricks:

1. Apply eye makeup before applying foundation.
2. A fan brush will help you sweep away pigment particles with light movements without leaving any traces. Inglot 44S brush
3. Eye patches - secure them under the eyes so that the crumbled pigment cannot get on the skin; Upon completion of eye makeup, remove the patches along with any crumbled particles.
4. Scotch. If you don’t have patches on hand, use a life hack from experienced makeup artists. Place tape under your eyes to prevent pigment from leaving marks where it shouldn't. Before applying the tape to your face, run it over your hand several times to remove excess stickiness. As a last resort, you can simply place a napkin, which will also protect your cheekbones from pigment particles.

Selection of pigments

Manufacturers of cosmetics have not ignored such a striking trend. Many popular brands sell pigments in a wide variety of shades, with which you can create bright, unusual, stylish day and evening makeup.

Inglot AMC Pure Pigment

Pigments in shades 22 and 85 have become especially popular in the line of this brand. Inglot AMC 22 Pure Pigment
Both shades are duochrome and give interesting shimmers on the eyelids. Color 22 is more suitable for daytime makeup. The pigment gives a very light tone.

Inglot AMC 85 Pure Pigment

Tone 85 is cooler and gives a darker shade - a good solution for evening makeup.

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MAC Pigment Color Powder

In the line of pigments from MAC, the most popular shades are Vanilla and Melon.
The first one, Vanilla, can even be used as a highlighter. It gives a pleasant glow, has a creamy texture due to finely ground particles, and the color is soft golden.

Melon has a peachy-golden hue and the same texture. It will look great on brown and blue eyes.

NYX Pigments

In the NYX line, pigments in shades 15 Magnetic and 22 Venetian turned out to be in demand.

The first shade, Magnetic with silver shimmer, is suitable for both daytime and evening looks. Can also be used as a highlighter.

NYX pigment in the shade Venetian is a trendy red-brown shade that fades into copper. Suitable for trendy makeup in red-orange tones.

Tammy Tanuka

This brand has released pigments in quite interesting shades, including matte options. You can definitely create a truly unusual look with them. The most popular were “Penitent Passion” (collection “Dark Castle”) and “Mint Pussy” (collection “Rainbow Castle”).

The first shade, “Submiting Passion,” is suitable for creating a bright evening look. It has a deep wine color that will look good on the lips.

The second tone, “Peppermint Cat,” will be appreciated by brave and eccentric girls who love bright, rich colors. The turquoise matte color will help create a bright and fresh summer makeup.

Examples of makeup with pigments

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The pigment will help make any makeup brighter and richer. It owes its popularity to the fact that it is a very versatile product, and its extremely low consumption allows you to save your budget. However, the pigment also has its drawback - the difficulty of application. To ensure that the crumbly texture does not fail, ruining your makeup or crumbling ahead of time, you need to take into account some subtleties and tricks of application. However, this drawback is fully compensated by the richness and brightness of the tints that can be obtained on the eyelids and lips.

Experiment with textures, shades and uses to find a look that makes you unique.

Watch also step-by-step video tutorials on makeup with pigments:

Spots and their meaning

The iris has a very heterogeneous color, and this heterogeneity varies from person to person. There is a bright stripe along the outer edge of the colored part of the eye - in this place the pigment layer surrounds the outer epithelial layer and comes to the surface. The middle part of the iris can have various rays, circles, crystals, inclusions, which can have a completely different shade or be completely colorless (devoid of melanin). It is these spots of different shapes and positions that interest iridodiagnosticians: even special maps have been created that can be used to judge which organ is at risk of disease.

Understanding the intricacies of iridology on your own is extremely difficult, just like meeting a real experienced iridology specialist.

But for general development, you can learn about the basic patterns of connection between iris spots, its color and disorders in the human body.

The iris is divided into radial sections:

• The inner ring is functionally connected to the gastrointestinal tract.
• The middle ring may indicate the functioning of the heart and blood vessels of the abdominal cavity, gallbladder, pancreas, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, autonomic nervous system and musculoskeletal system.
• The outer ring may show signs of abnormalities related to the liver, spleen, lymph, skin, respiratory system, anus, urethra and genitals.
• The state of the left eye is used to judge the organs located on the left side of the body, and similarly with the right eye: it is responsible for the right side.

Now, in more detail about possible signs of disease based on changes in the color of the iris as a whole or its parts:

• Green eyes may be a sign of liver disease.
• The appearance of colorless, non-pigmented spots indicates an increase in acidity in the internal environment of the body and the likelihood of diseases such as arthritis, asthma, rheumatism, and peptic ulcers.
• The appearance of dark spots indicates problems with the nervous or digestive system. That is, a person is likely to develop nervous disorders or inflammation of the gallbladder, gastroenteritis, and frequent constipation.

• Problems with the large intestine are signaled by clear radial rays.
• Strokes of a semicircular or rounded shape can reveal a person’s secret feelings and state of stress.
• Blurry darkening around the pigmented layer indicates disturbances in the formation of blood cells, the presence of dermatitis and eczema.
• Allergy sufferers experience dots in areas of the sclera adjacent to the iris.