Pinguecula and Pterygium - Symptoms, Treatment - How to
Distinguish Pinguecula and Pterygium are 2 types of very similar
eye growths that are often mistaken for one another. Learning
the difference can help you avoid misdiagnosis and seek proper
treatment in cooperation with your ophthalmologist. How to
Distinguish Between the Two? It's not difficult to distinguish
between the two conditions. However, you will need to consult a
doctor to be completely certain. Pinguecula Definition,
Symptoms, and Treatment A Pinguecula is characterized by a
yellowish swelling of the conjunctiva, near the outer edges of
the cornea. These growths usually manifest in the white area of
the eyeball in the space that is most frequently exposed to
sunlight (which has been linked as an aggravating factor to this
condition). In fact, middle-aged or senior adults that spend
lots of time exposed to the sun are more likely to develop
Pingueculae. Nonetheless, it is possible for younger adults and
children to develop these growths, partic