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 ...

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 ...

A pinguecula is a benign growth on the white of the eye. It is yellowish in color, raised, and most commonly forms on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Conjunctivochalasis and pinguecula appear to be predictors of contact lens-induced subconjunctival hemorrhage, a study found. The cross-sectional, case-controlled study enrolled 45 contact lens ...

To assess the relationship between age and the incidence and severity (determined by a grading system) of pinguecula in contact lens (CL) wearers, and to compare the grade of pinguecula between CL ...

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