Pinguecula is a small, noncancerous growth that develops on the conjunctiva. If there are multiple growths, then it is called pingueculae. It can develop at any age but is most commonly seen in middle-aged and older people. It leads to eye dryness and irritation. Treatment is only required if it causes discomfort.
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I have yellow bumps in both the conjunctiva. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, There is a yellowish bump on the conjunctiva, near my cornea in the left eye. After waking, both eyes are red, especially around the bump. Also, it seems that in both my eyes, towards the nose a brown margin emerges from the limbus. What treatment do you recommend for that? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information provided, it looks like a pinguecula (occurs most commonly in people working in the sun, or in dry, hot weather conditions). It is harmless and sometimes can be inflamed leading to pain and redness (rarely occurs). I would suggest you use lubrica... Read Full »
My eyeball appears red, swollen and bruised. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, The outer corner of my eyeball is red and white. It looks swollen and bruised. I have attached a picture with this. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture, it seems like you are having an inflamed pinguecula. It is a widespread non-malignant condition and a deposition of protein in subconjunctival space, but some people think it is an overgrowth of the conjunctiva. It is caused by a combination of dry eye... Read Full »
I have a few small blister-like bumps on my eye. Why?
Query: 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 t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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. Consul... Read Full »
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