I'm scared! Optometrist says I have a freckle on the back of my eye?

A freckle at the back of the eye is just like having a freckle anywhere else on the body. It does not mean its cancer straight away, or that it will definitely turn into cancer. But like any other freckle, it needs to be monitored for any changes in size color and appearance. As it is inside your eyes, you cannot monitor it yourself, so keep up with regular eye tests. And don't worry about it. It's actually quite common