Sometimes people confuse pingueculae with eye growths called pterygia, but they are different. LEARN MORE:Pterygium: What is surfer’s eye? Treatment of pinguecula Pinguecula treatment depends on how severe the symptoms are. It’s very important for anyone with pingueculae to protect their eyes f...
A pinguecula is a yellowish non-malignant lump that develops on the conjunctiva next to the cornea, but not over the cornea, as in a similar condition known as pterygium. In addition to this growth, other symptoms may include dry eyes, inflammation and redness. Pingueculae develop due to an...
Topical indomethacin solution versus dexamethasone solution for treatment of inflamed pterygium and pinguecula: a prospective randomized clinical study [J].Am J Ophthalmol, 1999, 127(2) :148-152.Frucht-Pery J, Siganos CS, Solomon A, et al. Topical indomethacin solution versus dexamethasone solution...