2019 Types of Growths on the Eye
Introduction
Most growths on the eye, which often occur as people age, pose no threat to health or vision and aren’t cancers. Blind Organization in Bangalore Some growths are cancerous and can metastasize or spread to deeper tissues inside the eye, causing vision problems or requiring surgical removal.
Pinguecula
Pinguecula, yellowish growths on the surface of the sclera, the white part of the eye, often occur in people who spent a lot of time in the sun. Although most pinguecula occur in middle aged or older people, children can also develop them, All About Vision states. Sun, wind and exposure to dry, dusty condition can irritate a pinguecula, causing redness and a feeling like there’s something in the eye.
Pterygium
Pterygium, wing- or wedge-shaped growths on the sclera, resemble a film or tissue over the eye and can disturb vision by distorting the shape of the cornea, the covering in front of the eyeball. Sun exposure contributes to pterygium development. Mild pterygium require no treatment, but large or irritated pterygium may require surgical removal.
Conjunctival Tumors
Several cancerous growths affect the conjunctiva, the lining of the eyeball and lower eyelid, Wills Eye Institute’s Ocular Oncology website states. Conjunctival melanoma, the most serious type, looks like a brown or pink nodule on the eye and metastasizes, or spreads to other areas in 20 percent of cases.
Conclusion
Many people in their 40s start having problems reading, and they may need multifocal lenses to improve reading vision. Trifocals offer a top for distance, a middle section for the distance of a dashboard and a bottom portion for reading up close. The lines between each prescription may disrupt vision for some. Charitable Trust in Bangalore
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