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Pinguecula: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Last reviewed: 05.07.2025
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Pinguecula are slightly raised yellow-white deposits of directional shape above the conjunctiva, located a few millimeters from the limbus in the area of the eye slit on the nasal or temporal side. It does not tend to grow into the cornea. However, it can cause irritation or cosmetic defect and can be easily removed.
[ What causes pinguecula?
Pinguecula usually occurs in elderly people symmetrically in both eyes. Pinguecula usually does not cause pain, although it attracts the attention of the patient.
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Treatment of pinguecula
Treatment of pinguecula is usually not necessary, as its growth is very slow or absent. If the pinguecula becomes inflamed (pingueculitis), local treatment with a short course of mild corticosteroids such as fluoromethalone or eye drops (dekelios, maxidex, oftandexamethasone, hydrocortisone-POS) is necessary.