A pinguecula is a benign growth on the white of the eye. It is yellowish in color, raised, and most commonly forms on the side of your eye near your nose. A pinguecula can occur in one or both eyes.

Pinguecula and pterygium are both types of non-cancerous tissue overgrowth. If a pinguecula progresses and grows into the cornea, it becomes a pterygium. You can use over-the-counter lubrication ...