Pinguecula
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A pinguecula is a small yellowish bump that forms on the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers the white part of the eye, generally on the side closest to the nose. It is a benign and fairly common change on the ocular surface.
How it presents: it usually looks like a small yellowish bump; at times it causes a foreign-body sensation, dryness, or mild irritation, though often it produces no discomfort.
Contributing factors: prolonged exposure to sun, wind, dust, and dry environments.
When is it worth getting checked? If it grows, becomes red frequently, or causes persistent discomfort, it is worth an evaluation. The ophthalmologist confirms what it is and rules out other conditions, while the optometrist supports the care of visual health. With any change you notice on the surface of the eye, a professional consultation clears up questions.
Data on 585 doctors who treat pinguecula
Which specialist treats pinguecula?
Pinguecula should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist, who examine the surface of the eye and guide you on proper care and management.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pinguecula
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Olivia Raquel Hernandez Morales
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is pinguecula?
A pinguecula is a small yellowish bump that forms on the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers the white part of the eye, generally on the side closest to the nose. It is a benign and fairly common change on the ocular surface.
Which doctor treats pinguecula?
Pinguecula should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist, who examine the surface of the eye and guide you on proper care and management.