Wind and dust are also believed to cause their formation. While a pinguecula may contain deposits of protein, fat or calcium, the American Academy of Ophthalmology explains, a pterygium (also known as ...

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A pinguecula is a benign growth on the white of the eye. It is yellowish in color, raised, and most commonly forms on the side of your eye near your nose. A pinguecula can occur in one or both eyes. A ...

Pollen is a common allergen that can aggravate eyes. Pinguecula and pterygium are growths that appear on your eye’s conjunctiva, the clear covering that sits on the white part of the eye.