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My mum has just a little white spot in her left pupil but not in her right eye. it was red and burning the other day also.

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Pingueculum: You are likely referring a rubbery white bump on the white of the eye next to the colored part. They can get inflamed and get red.

Dr Conrad and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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