Contents:
- Medical Video: What is a pinguecula? Yellow spot on eye - A State of Sight #49
- What causes yellow spots on the eyes?
- 1. Pinguekula
- 2. Vitamin A deficiency
- Can yellow spots be removed?
Medical Video: What is a pinguecula? Yellow spot on eye - A State of Sight #49
Sklera aka the white part of the eye should look clear. But if when you reflect you notice a yellow spot on the surface of the sclone, you should be vigilant. There are a number of things that can cause the appearance of yellow spots on the eyes. What is this condition, and can the yellow spots be removed?
What causes yellow spots on the eyes?
1. Pinguekula
Pinguekula is a yellow spot on the conjunctiva (a transparent thin layer that protects the sclera) made of fat, calcium and protein.
Pinguekula spots occur quite often in people who have dry and reddened eyes, for example due to irritation of dust and dirt in the air or because they are too long staring at the electronic screen. In addition, exposure to direct sunlight from the sun on the eyes can also cause the appearance of pinguecular yellow spots.
Yellow spots on dry eyes caused by pinguekula are usually accompanied by symptoms of itching, blurred vision, and discomfort such as those that block or sand in the eyes.
These eye problems can be treated using steroid eye drops or eye drops that contain NSAIDs to relieve inflammation that causes red eyes.
2. Vitamin A deficiency
Besides pinguekula, complaints of yellow spots on the eyes can also be caused due to lack of vitamin A. This condition is called the Bitot spot. Spot spots are also accompanied by a dry and tight sensation in the eye, such as something that is stuck or sandy in the eye, also a decrease in night vision.
The difference is the spots on the eye due to spot spots with pinguekula are the types of spots Spot spots are characterized by the appearance of whitish spots and shaped like soap foam, while pinguekula spots are yellow spots.
This complaint often occurs in children and pregnant women, especially those who lack nutrition.
Can yellow spots be removed?
Yellow spots on the eyes due to pinguekula can only be removed through surgery, especially if the size of the spots enlarges and to further irritate the eyes.
Because the only way to get rid of yellow spots on the eyes is only through surgery, so it's a good idea to know tips on preventing their appearance by:
- Use sunglasses to reduce exposure to direct sunlight, as well as dust and dirt in the air.
- Drop artificial tears if the eyes feel very dry.
- Make sure you don't lack vitamin A. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin A such as salmon, cheese and carrots.
