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Pinguecula
My mother has had a white bump on her eyeball since 1 year. I think it is pinguecula. Is there a need to get it treated? How harmful is it? She says that she's facing minor irritation in her eye.
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Its not harmful. ....put eye drop refresh tears for eye irritation...consult sos
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
She can use eye drop teardrops 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks, to reduce irritation.
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consult sos
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
She requires treatment. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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