Is Increase In The Size Of Caruncula A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Tue, 3 May 2016

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Tue, 3 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : i have noticed my caruncula has enlarged over the past few yrs is this a problem

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Caruncula

Detailed Answer:
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You have noticed an increase in the size of your caruncula. This is nothing to be concerned about. This could be a part of the normal aging process with changes in the connective tissue around the eye. This will not overgrow your eye or impact your vision.

In summary
Enlarged caruncula normal

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