Eye bulge

[Alwaysbored]

So about a year ago I notice like a small lump under the white part of my right eye closest to my ear. I didn't think anything of it but it is bigger now and making my eye uncomfortable and I don't know what it could be. It is a lump or bulge it has the veins in it and the area around it is kind of yellow. I'm making an appointment but any ideas what it could be?

[JohnHaganMD]

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[JohnHaganMD]

If you're talking about something on the eye the most common things would be a "pingueculum" or a "pterygium" both represent sun damage to the eye and are found at the 3 and 9 o'clock position where there is maximum sun exposure and not at 6 and 12 o'clock where upper and lower lid cover. However you do need to see an ophthalmologist for a definitive diagnosis.   Everyone else protect your eyes from extreme sun exposure with hats and uV blocking sunglasses. Excess sun is linked with cataracts, macular degeneration, pinguecula, pterygia, and skin cancers of the eyelids.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~I am glad you will be seeing an ophthalmologist for this. I really don't know what it could be. I am going to refer you to our Ophthalmologist group, hopefully there will be someone there who will be more knowledgeable and will be able to help. Good luck with the appointment.

[Alwaysbored]

Thank you