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What Causes The White Portion Of The Eye To Pop Out With Mucus?
Question: The white of my eye is gathered up in the outside corner it looks like mucus but it is the skin for lack of a better name
Brief Answer:
Petrygium
Detailed Answer:
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You are concerned about a growth on the white portion of your eye. This maybe something called a petrygium which is an overgrowth of the tissues of the eye. This is usually benign but if it grows over into the cornea then it can cause eye impairment. I would recommend that you see your medical provider and see if this needs any additional treatment. There is nothing you can do at this time.
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Petrygium
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are concerned about a growth on the white portion of your eye. This maybe something called a petrygium which is an overgrowth of the tissues of the eye. This is usually benign but if it grows over into the cornea then it can cause eye impairment. I would recommend that you see your medical provider and see if this needs any additional treatment. There is nothing you can do at this time.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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