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Pingvecula: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Pingvecula is slightly yellowish-white deposited over a conjunctiva of directional form, which is located a few millimeters from the limb in the region of the eye gap from the side of the nose or temple. It has no tendency to grow into the cornea. However, it is capable of causing irritation or a cosmetic defect and can be easily removed.
[What causes pingvecula?
Pingvecula usually occurs in elderly people symmetrically on two eyes. Pingvecula usually does not cause painful sensations, although it attracts the attention of the patient.
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Treatment of pingveculae
Treatment of pingvecula is usually not required, since its growth is very slow or absent. If pingvecula inflames (pingvekulitis), it is necessary to perform local treatment with a short course of corticosteroid drugs of weak action such as fluoromethanol or eye drops (dekelios, maxidex, octandexamethasone, hydrocortisone-PIC)