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What is it called when you have a yellow spot in your eye? i had an eye exam and was told every thing was alright but they when i asked about the yellow spot in my eyes i was told it was associated with sun light. how can you have something like that remo

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If : If the yellow spot is on the outside of eyeball it could be a pinguecula, which usually is harmless. It normally does not need to be removed.

Answered 10/3/2016

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This : This sun-related thickening on your eye is known as a pingueculum. It is harmless, and almost never causes problems. Occasionally, it can be associated with irritation that may need treatment with eyedrops. There is usually no reason to remove these....And surgery can cause problems that you don't want!

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Mark Golden answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

You : You have a pingucula which tends to be caused by irritation from sunlight and dryness. Unless it grows so large that it affects your vision, i would encourage you to leave it alone. The use of artificial tears and sunglasses may help in treating the irritation that caused it in the first place.

Answered 10/4/2016

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