pinguecula

A pinguecula is a common type of conjunctival degeneration in the eye.

In the eye, a pinguecula is called a pterygium if it invades the cornea.

Occasionally a pinguecula may become inflamed, a condition referred to as pingueculitis.

A pinguecula is one of the differential diagnoses for a limbal nodule.

The plural form of pinguecula is pingueculae.

If an inflamed pinguecula is causing discomfort or cosmetic concerns it may be treated with anti-inflammatory prescriptions.

Contact lens intolerance can also result from the elevation of the peripheral edge of the contact lens if it positions on top of the pinguecula.

The limbal region is a stem cell rich tissue and as a result of the focusing of SUVR, it is thought that ocular conditions such as Pinguecula and Pterygium are a result of this increased exposure to SUVR.