i have a red bump on the white part of my eyeball. i am not sure when it appeared, but it has been there for at least 4 or 5 years. it does not cause any disturbances to my eyesight - i have perfect eyesight, but sometimes causes numbness to the eyeball. the bump is about 1.5 mm in diameter. the optometrist said it is not a huge problem if it does not cause any pain, but it seems to be growing larger - even though it is at an extremely slow rate. any suggestions about what it could be?
2007-01-09 14:43:57 · 5 answers · asked by christine c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Sounds like a pterygium, a small growth that is harmless unless it encroaches over the coloured part of the eye. My sis-in-law had one for many years before it became a problem.Here is a link for you to find out more.
http://www.eyetech.com.au/ec_pterygium.htm
2007-01-09 14:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by Wendy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure. But go to a general practitioner instead of an eye doctor, see what he has to say.. then if he says nothing's wrong and you are still worried, ask a different eye doctor
2007-01-09 22:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by cyclonisz2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see an opthamologist..
Did the optometrist do a computer scan on your eye?
Good luck!
2007-01-09 22:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. AssWhole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow love,
Go get and second opinion!
Make an appointment tomorrow and get it checked out.
2007-01-09 22:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you're screwed! Try a different doctor. Peace.
2007-01-09 22:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lorenzo! 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋