Pinguecula and pterygium are both types of non-cancerous tissue overgrowth. If a pinguecula progresses and grows into the cornea, it becomes a pterygium. You can use over-the-counter lubrication such ...

If you notice a small, yellow bump on your eyeball, it could be a pinguecula. While not dangerous, it can cause some discomfort. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of pingueculas, as well as how ...

A pinguecula is a growth that develops on the conjunctiva. The growth is usually yellow and tends to develop on the side of the eye closest to the nose. The conjunctiva is the transparent membrane ...

The most common reasons for a white spot on the eye are corneal ulcers and pinguecula. In rarer cases, it can be due to cancer. Treatment may depend on the underlying cause. White spots on the eyeball ...

A pinguecula is a benign growth on the white of the eye. It is yellowish in color, raised, and most commonly forms on the side of your eye near your nose. A pinguecula can occur in one or both eyes. A ...

To determine the prevalence of pinguecula and pterygium and to investigate their associations in a general adult population in North-Western Spain. An age-stratified random sample of 1155 subjects ≥40 ...

Patient-reported results of a novel treatment for pterygium and pinguecula, a common incurable eye condition have recently been reported. The treatment utilizes the well-known cardiovascular drug ...

In a cross-sectional population study with cluster sampling, 6497 residents of Tehran were selected from 160 clusters. Samples were chosen according to a door-to-door head counting and were then ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am under the care of an ophthalmologist, and on a routine exam I was told that I have pinguecula of the eyes. What does this mean? I was given artificial tears and am to follow up ...

The sclera is the outer layer of your eye. You’ve probably heard it referred to as the “white of your eye.” It’s made up of fibrous connective tissue that covers the eyeball and surrounds the cornea.