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A tiny bubble popping out in my eye
I have this small jelly like bubble in the white of my right eye. It is not painful but the eye turns red upon touching it. What could this be exactly?
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Looks like an inflamed cyst/ benign growth in conjuctiva like an pingecula, it needs to be checked with an ophthalmologist in video/ person to rule out other causes.
Next Steps
To consult ophthalmologist online/ in clinic
Health Tips
To avoid rubbing of eyes
To reduce eye strain by taking short breaks in work
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It is a conjunctival cyst. May have happened post some injury in that area. Sometimes its just a dilated lymphatic vessel. If not causing pain or discomfort avoid rubbing or touching. If otherwise, it can be removed surgically.
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Visit an ophthalmologist for specific diagnosis
Health Tips
Do not rub/touch repeatedly
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Dr. Aditya Sharma
Ophthalmologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
It looks like an inflamed conjunctival cyst.
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Cold fomentation with ice packs 4-5 times a day
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Seems to be conjunctival cyst
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please consult ophthalmologist physically for detailed examination
Health Tips
avoid rubbing of eyes
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Dr. S Baskar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
30 yrs exp
Karur
Diagnosis: Pingecula
Eye Drops : MOFLOX DM
pls consult the doctor
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
45 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Appears to be inflammation. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Looks like inflammation. Please consult online
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