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Should I See A Doctor For Cyst On The White Part Of One Of Eyes?
Hi i think i have a cyste on the white part of one of my eyes... Do i need to see a doctor to have it removed or does it go away by itself... If so how long for it to go away... Also if i have it removed by a doctor... I am a student without insurance.. How much wld it cost? Thnx
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hello
It seems from the history that you are having a cyst on the white part of the eye.
This can be a degenerative condition like pinguecula, pterygium or inflammatory lesion like episcleritis.
If you are having pain as a associated symptom, then it is most probably inflammatory one and requires treatment by antiinflammatory drugs.
If it is degenerative condition as indicated by absence of pain it requires surgical excision.
Hence I advice you to consult eye doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having a cyst on the white part of the eye.
This can be a degenerative condition like pinguecula, pterygium or inflammatory lesion like episcleritis.
If you are having pain as a associated symptom, then it is most probably inflammatory one and requires treatment by antiinflammatory drugs.
If it is degenerative condition as indicated by absence of pain it requires surgical excision.
Hence I advice you to consult eye doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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