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I have always had a small yellow looking lump in both my eyes. they are both between my iris and inner eye. no pain, just wondering what they are.

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Dr. Neil Notaroberto answered

These yellowish: Discoloration and build-up of tissue is usually consistent with either a pingueculae or uncommonly cholesterol deposition. Both are typically benign.

Answered 2/1/2014

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A member asked:

I have always had a small yellow looking lump in both my eyes. they are both between my iris and inner eye. no pain, just wondering what they are.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neil Notaroberto answered

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