Question 1

i have a growth in the inner corner of my eye. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See ophthalmologist: If you are concerned with this new growth, you need to see an ophthalmologist for a complete eye exam.

Question 2

growth on eye - no idea what it is, doctors are stumped. help?

Accepted Answer

Seek expert opinion: Growths, both benign and malignant, can potentially occur in any part of the eye. There is often at least a few possibilities in terms of a diagnosis for any given lesion and the answer may not be straightforward. If your doctors so far have been stumped, it is prudent to obtain an opinion from an expert in ocular oncology, perhaps at your local academic medical center. You should not ignore it.

Question 3

i have abnormal growth from my left inner corner of eye ?

Accepted Answer

Pterygium/pinguecula: Pterygium/pinguecula is a benign growth on surface of eye commonly due to sun exposure. See eyeMD for evaluation. Rarely due to cancer.

Question 4

growth in the inner corner of my eye, how to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Eye growth: Best way would be to resect the lesion from the eye, if your local Oculoplastic surgeon agrees. It could be just a normal finding also.

Question 5

i have pterygium growth in my right eye. what can be done for this?

Accepted Answer

Nothing or surgery: You don't have to do anything if you choose not to. If it bothers you, you can use artificial tears to lubricate it. If it is a cosmetic concern, an ophthalmologist can cosmetically remove it for you.

Question 6

is anything i can do to promote growth of eye lashes especially the lower eyelash? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Latisse (bimatoprost): There is a prescription product called Latisse (bimatoprost) that promotes the growth of eyelashes. It costs around $100/ month but works extremely well.

Question 7

a year ago i was using eye lash growth serum and mistakenly inserted it in my eye causing a dark stain. can i get clear white eye again ?

Accepted Answer

Probably will improv: IF "stain" due to a prostanoid effect from the "serum" it should get better.  Stop using the serum on the lashes and lids.  If it does not improve after 6 months or seems to be getting darker or larger see your doctor.

Question 8

question about bump in eye have had a bump in eye for almost a year and a half. does not hurt and has had hardly any growth or change..if any. it's very firm.. almost feels like a piece of rice. have another smaller version in the same eye.. and 2 in the

Accepted Answer

You : You most likely have had chalazia---kind of like a stye, but further up in the eyelid.  When they heal without treatment, they sometimes will leave a hard bump in the lid.  If they both you, they can be removed by an oculoplastic specialist (should be covered by insurance) and at least they can evaluate and make sure there is no tumor in the eyelids.

Question 9

hello doctor. sometimes when i am stressed i pull out my eye lashes. is there any thing i can do to accelerate the growth process?

Accepted Answer

No: They will grow back in about six weeks.

Try not to pull them out.  See a doctor about your stress if you cannot stop yourself.

Question 10

i have pterygium. the growth causes discomfort. it has started affecting the black part of my eye. is there any treatment beside surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lubricating eyedrops: are the first approach, and since there is some thought that UV light may contribute to growth, appropriate glasses should be worn.  This is recent article on management of ptergium: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/management-of-pterygium-2

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I have a growth in the inner corner of my eye. what should i do?

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Growth on eye - no idea what it is, doctors are stumped. help?

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I have abnormal growth from my left inner corner of eye ?

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Growth in the inner corner of my eye, how to get rid of it?

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I have pterygium growth in my right eye. what can be done for this?

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Is anything i can do to promote growth of eye lashes especially the lower eyelash? thanks!

A member asked:

A year ago i was using eye lash growth serum and mistakenly inserted it in my eye causing a dark stain. can i get clear white eye again ?

A member asked:

Question about bump in eye have had a bump in eye for almost a year and a half. does not hurt and has had hardly any growth or change..if any. it's very firm.. almost feels like a piece of rice. have another smaller version in the same eye.. and 2 in the

A member asked:

Hello doctor. sometimes when i am stressed i pull out my eye lashes. is there any thing i can do to accelerate the growth process?

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I have pterygium. the growth causes discomfort. it has started affecting the black part of my eye. is there any treatment beside surgery?

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