Pinguecula is an extremely common degenerative condition of the conjunctiva. It is characterized by formation of a yellowish white patch on the bulbar conjunctiva near the limbus. This condition is termed pinguecula, because of its resemblance to fat, which means pinguis.
Etiology of pinguecula is not known exactly. It has
been considered as an age-change, occurring more
commonly in persons exposed to
Etiology of pinguecula is not known exactly. It has
been considered as an age-change, occurring more
commonly in persons exposed to
