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I have some blister-like bumps on the white of the eye. What are they?

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I have some blister-like bumps on the white of the eye. What are they?

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Published At May 31, 2017
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Hi doctor,

I have some mild generalized pain in the left eye, which is noticeable when blinking or moving the eye. There appear to be a few small blister-like bumps on the white of the eye. There is some slight yellowing in the area of the bumps, and red irritated looking blood vessels surrounding that. I have attached a picture of my eye.

Hello,

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This seems to be Pinguecula (raised thickening of the conjunctiva). These are small elastotic nodular lesions. They are usually innocuous but may get inflamed occasionally known as pingueculitis. You may require the following medications based on your symptoms. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take treatment with consent. Take Eyedrop Ketorolac or Flurbiprofen - an anti-inflammatory and a pain killer. Lubricating drop containing CMC (Carboxymethylcellulose). Low potency steroid if acute episcleritis happens. Naphazoline based drops if there is mild congestion without pain.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Bandivadekar Pooja Mohan
Dr. Bandivadekar Pooja Mohan

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

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