pinguecula
noun. a yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva.
pinguecula
noun. a yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva. It’s usually on the side of the eye near your nose, but can happen on the other side too. A pinguecula is a deposit of protein, fat, or calcium.
lf you have had a pinguecula or a pterygium at least once before, try to avoid the things that cause these growths. Here are some ways:
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wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) light
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protect your eyes from dust by wearing glasses or goggles
Symptoms of pinguecula and pterygium can range from mild to severe. They include:
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redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, mostly while the pterygium grows
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a yellow spot or bump on the white of your eye
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dry, itchy, burning eyes. Or feeling like sand or grit is stuck in your eye
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blurry vision
