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I've got few yellow patches in the white of my eye. What needs to be done to remove it?
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John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO
Google the word "pinguecula" and read about, alsu use search and archives here to reac about. Usually they do not need to be removed.
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Its normally caused by exposure to sunlight & treatment is not necessary as its not at all serious.
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