In simple words: This code refers to an inflamed bump on the white part of your eye, close to the colored part. It's often caused by things like too much sun, wind, or dust.

Inflammation of a pinguecula, a yellowish, slightly raised growth on the conjunctiva, in an unspecified eye.This condition is often caused by exposure to environmental irritants like sunlight, wind, dust, and dry conditions.

Example 1: A 50-year-old male presents with a red, irritated bump on the white of his right eye. Upon examination, the physician diagnoses pingueculitis, likely aggravated by prolonged sun exposure., A 30-year-old female, a frequent contact lens wearer, complains of a persistent foreign body sensation in her left eye. Examination reveals pingueculitis, possibly exacerbated by contact lens wear., A 65-year-old patient with a history of dry eye reports increased discomfort and redness in both eyes. The ophthalmologist identifies bilateral pingueculitis, compounded by the pre-existing dry eye condition.

Documentation should include the location (nasal or temporal side), laterality (left, right, or bilateral), associated symptoms (redness, irritation, foreign body sensation), any contributing factors (dry eye, contact lens use, environmental exposure), and response to treatment. Detailed notes from the slit-lamp examination are crucial.

** Although generally benign, pingueculitis can sometimes be a precursor to pterygium, a more serious condition where the growth extends onto the cornea. Regular eye checkups are recommended, especially for individuals at higher risk due to environmental exposure or contact lens use.