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I have been diagnosed with a pinguecula on the lateral side of my left eye. Pathology results state atypical cells advising excision. What are the risks of this lesion being malignant and are the any recent documented cases.

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What is this bump on your sclera It is small right outside my iris doesn't particularly hurt but it feels like there is something in my eye and there isn't what is it?

It could be a pinguecula, which is a benign growth of tissue on the conjunctiva. It's common and usually doesn't require treatment unless it causes discomfort. Avoiding eye irritation from dust and UV exposure can help prevent it from getting worse.


Where can an eye surgery can be done?

Eye surgery can be done in specialized eye care centers or clinics, in a hospital setting with an ophthalmology department, or in a surgery center dedicated to eye procedures. It is important to choose a facility and surgeon with expertise in the specific type of eye surgery you require.


Bubble on the white of eye?

A bubble or bump-like blister on the white of the eye could be a condition called pinguecula. The condition is caused by eye irritation due to dust, wind, or the sun. Mild cases of pinguecula may not require treatment. However, severe cases of this condition, which are bothersome or cause vision problems, should be treated by a doctor.


Is it possible to have eye surgery to make your eye look like the sharingan?

No, it is not possible to have eye surgery to make your eye look like the Sharingan from the anime "Naruto." Eye surgery can correct vision problems or improve the appearance of the eyes, but altering them to resemble fictional characters is not a safe or feasible option.


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He has Bell's Palsy - a paralysis of the facial nerve resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.

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When is surgery necessary for pinguecula?

Surgery to remove the pinguecula or pterygium is advisable when the effect on the cornea causes visual defects or when the thickening is causing excessive and recurrent discomfort or inflammation.


Is laser eye surgery more expensive than open eye surgery?

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What are the symptoms of pinguecula?

Although some people with pinguecula constantly feel like they have a foreign body in their eye, most are asymptomatic


What country has the most in expensive eye surgery?

One country that the most inexpensive eye surgery in the world is Thailand.


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It doesn't hurt. Laser surgery is painless, and if you are having an operation to remove cataracts, you are given local anaesthetic eye drops to numb your eye.


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