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What is a pinguecula?

What is a pinguecula? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A yellow-white deposit on the conjunctiva of the eye, adjacent to the limbus, caused by exposure to ultraviolet.
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The Multispot laser can be used in many other situations, alternating with the application of single impacts, in particular in iridectomy and trabeculoplasty, as well as in minor applications such as pinguecula.
A pinguecula is formed by a small cluster of tissue.
A pinguecula is a very common condition that results in a small yellowish nodule on the conjunctiva near the nose or temple.
If a pinguecula becomes too large or irritating, it can be removed with a simple operation.
It is frequently unnoticed until an incidental infection such as conjunctivitis occurs simultaneously, causing the pinguecula to stand out clearly against the red background of dilated conjunctival vessels.
Ultraviolet A and B have been shown to cause cataracts and pinguecula.

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