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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pinguecula, an overgrowth of eye tissue, can progress into pterygium. choja/Getty Images Pinguecula and pterygium are both types ...

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 ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. 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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pinguecula and pterygium are both types of non-cancerous tissue overgrowth that develop on the surface of the eye. Pinguecula occur on the whites of the eye, while pterygi form at the junction of the ...