pinguecula…

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eye anatomy, a pinguecula, common, nonmalignant growth, the mucous membrane that lines the eyeball, underside, the eyelids, conjunctiva, a pinguecula appears, a small, yellowish lesion derived, conjunctiva, appear on either side, the cornea, appears on the nasal side, increase in size over many years, chronic sunlight exposure, eye irritation, contribute to its development, welding, significant occupational risk, main symptom, yellow, white nodule on the conjunctiva near the cornea, an eye examination, sufficient to diagnose this disorder, no treatment, lubrication, artificial tears, the temporary use of mild steroid eye drops, removed, discomfort, cosmetic reasons, condition is benign, non-cancerous, outlook is good, excessive growth, extend over the cornea, impair vision, health care provider size, color of a pinguecula changes, prevention, use good quality sunglasses, avoid eye irritants.