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I Have A White Spot On My Eye. It Is On The White Part Of My Eyeball And Is Surrounded By Red Veins. Any Ideas ?
I have a white spot on my eye, it is raised but does not hurt. It is on the white part of my eyeball and is surrounded by red veins. There is a slight tint of yellow to the bumb as well. Any ideas ?
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this white spot is known as pingicula.This occurs in the exposed portion of the eye.since this usually does not progress no treatment is to be offered.It is only treated in case of complaints.
this white spot is known as pingicula.This occurs in the exposed portion of the eye.since this usually does not progress no treatment is to be offered.It is only treated in case of complaints.
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The white spot is not going to bother you , and it does not require any kind of surgery . If it's not bothering you cosmetically then you donor have to worry atall
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