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The area between my eye and the inside of my lower eyelid has some fatty / oily deposits. there are also some yellowish bumps on the inside of my lower eyelid and also on the lacrimal caruncle. my plica semilunaris is also enlarged. what causes this?

Q: the area between my eye and the inside of my lower eyelid has some fatty / oily deposits. there are also some yellowish bumps on the inside of my lower eyelid and also on the lacrimal caruncle. my plica semilunaris is also enlarged. what causes this?

: I think you're asking questions that only an ophthalmologist can answer after examining you. You will also receive the appropriate treatment.

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I think you're asking questions that only an ophthalmologist can answer after examining you. You will also receive the appropriate treatment.

Answered 12/3/2022

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A member asked:

The area between my eye and the inside of my lower eyelid has some fatty / oily deposits. there are also some yellowish bumps on the inside of my lower eyelid and also on the lacrimal caruncle. my plica semilunaris is also enlarged. what causes this?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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