Hyaline (fatty) dystrophy (pinguecula)
Symptoms
- Small yellowish lump on the conjunctiva of the eye
- Dry eyes
- Eye redness
Diagnostics
Determined by routine eye examination
Treatment
- Moisturising eye drops
- Glasses with UV protection
- Rarely – surgery
What is hyaline dystrophy?
Pinguecula is a common age-related condition and appears as a white or yellowish lump on the white part of the eye (sclera) due to thickening of the conjunctiva (thin protective layer), usually near the corneal edge.
They are mostly harmless and usually occur after prolonged exposure to UV rays from the sun.
What are the symptoms of hyaline dystrophy?
Many people with Pinguecula do not experience any symptoms. But there is a chance that a bump on the surface of the eye may interact with the tear film on the surface of the eye, which can cause dry eyes. Other symptoms of pinguecula include red eyes and eye irritation.
What causes hyaline dystrophy?
Pinguecula develops as a normal part of the ageing process, and most people over 70 have it.
- The main cause of Pinguecula is prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. So if you spend a lot of time outdoors, you are more likely to develop pinguecula.
- Other causes can be chronic irritation caused by wind or dust, and sometimes contact lens wear can contribute to the development of this condition.
How is hyaline dystrophy diagnosed?
Hyaline dystrophy can be diagnosed during a routine eye examination. During the visit, the eye care professional will use a slit lamp to assess the growth of the pinguecula and prescribe the most appropriate treatment for you.
What help is available?
If the symptoms of pinguecula do not cause significant discomfort, you do not need treatment. However, if you have accompanying symptoms of dry eye syndrome or feel as if something has fallen into your eye, moisturising eye drops can help relieve the symptoms. Sunglasses or contact lenses with UV-blocking filters can help protect the pinguecula from further UV exposure.
In very rare cases, if the pinguecula causes discomfort or inflammation, it may need to be removed surgically.
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Frequently asked questions
Ar pinguecula rimta liga?
Pinguecula nėra pavojinga ir dažnai nereikalaujanti gydymo liga. Tačiau jei jaučiate lydinčius sausų akių sindromo simptomus arba kyla pojūtis, tarsi kažkas įkritę į akį, simptomus gali palengvinti drėkinantys akių lašai.
Ar pinguecula galima išgydyti?
Taip, nesudėtingais atvejais simptomų palengvinimui gali būti naudojami drėkinantys akių lašai.
Ar galima pašalinti pinguecula?
Tai yra normalus akies paviršiaus pakitimas, todėl chirurginiu būdu Pinguecula šalinama tik pačiais rečiausiais atvejais.
Koks skirtumas tarp pterygium ir pinguecula?
Pinguecula yra mažas, baltas ar gelsvas guzelis, esantis tik ant junginės. Pterygium yra pluoštinė akies paviršiaus išauga, prasidedanti nuo junginės ir galinti išsitęsti iki ragenos. Pterygium tam tikromis aplinkybėmis gali išaugti pakankamai didelė ir gali paveikti Jūsų regėjimą.
Kas yra uždegiminė pinguecula?
Jei Pinguecula kyla kaip uždegimas, gali atsirasti diskomfortas, sudirgimas ir akių paraudimas.
Kas yra pinguecula?
Pinguecula yra sustorėjusi vieta, išsivystanti ant baltosios akies dalies. Pinguecula pažeidžia junginę, ploną membraną, dengiančią baltąją akies dalį.
