Re: OT: Pinguecula; fatty deposit in eye, diet related??

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list Esther,

> I'm on the SC Diet for 6+ months for celiacs and hypoglycemia and

> doing very well. Also lost about 15 kilo's weight and feel much

> better.

>

> Today I saw my doctor for an eye problem. Turns out I have

> Pinguecula; a white lump in the white of the eye. The lump consits

> of protein and fat. It is slow growing, no problem yet, only

> irritation like there is something in your eye all the time.

>

> There is no known cause, however some doctors think it is caused

by

> eating too much fat.

I hadn't heard of this before and tried the web for some info. From

one site:

" Usually, no treatment is needed. Artificial tears can be used to

relieve the sensation of a foreign body in the eye and to protect

against dryness....

There is nothing that has been clearly shown to prevent these

disorders, or to prevent a pinguecula from progressing to a

pterygium. However, the presence of pingueculae and pterygia have

been linked to exposure to UV radiation. For that reason, UV

exposure should be reduced. The American Optometric Association

(AOA) suggests that sunglasses should block 99-100% of UV-A and UV-B

rays. Patients should speak to their eye care professionals about

protective coatings on sunglasses or regular spectacles. Protecting

the eyes from sunlight, dust, and other environmental irritants is a

good idea. " excerpts from

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pinguecula_and_pterygi

um.html

Another link to check out

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001025.htm

Sheila UC, 20 years -- in remission after 39 mos SCD

mom of SCD 24 mos

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list Esther,

> I'm on the SC Diet for 6+ months for celiacs and hypoglycemia and

> doing very well. Also lost about 15 kilo's weight and feel much

> better.

>

> Today I saw my doctor for an eye problem. Turns out I have

> Pinguecula; a white lump in the white of the eye. The lump consits

> of protein and fat. It is slow growing, no problem yet, only

> irritation like there is something in your eye all the time.

>

> There is no known cause, however some doctors think it is caused

by

> eating too much fat.

I hadn't heard of this before and tried the web for some info. From

one site:

" Usually, no treatment is needed. Artificial tears can be used to

relieve the sensation of a foreign body in the eye and to protect

against dryness....

There is nothing that has been clearly shown to prevent these

disorders, or to prevent a pinguecula from progressing to a

pterygium. However, the presence of pingueculae and pterygia have

been linked to exposure to UV radiation. For that reason, UV

exposure should be reduced. The American Optometric Association

(AOA) suggests that sunglasses should block 99-100% of UV-A and UV-B

rays. Patients should speak to their eye care professionals about

protective coatings on sunglasses or regular spectacles. Protecting

the eyes from sunlight, dust, and other environmental irritants is a

good idea. " excerpts from

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pinguecula_and_pterygi

um.html

Another link to check out

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001025.htm

Sheila UC, 20 years -- in remission after 39 mos SCD

mom of SCD 24 mos

[Guest guest]

Thank you Sheila for your information.

My doctor thinks it's unlikely the pinguecula in my eye is caused by

sunlight damage, as it started after winter/spring.

Yesterday I checked my 5 year old daughter who's also on the diet,

and found the same thing in her eye under her upper eyelid.

And my mother reminded me that my daughter and I had an eye

infection just a few months ago, so maybe that's the cause...

So I'll go back to my doctor next week, to get more info.

I'm a little less worried, think it's more likely the infection

caused this.

Regards,

Esther SCD 6+ months, celiac and hypoglycemic

[Guest guest]

Thank you Sheila for your information.

My doctor thinks it's unlikely the pinguecula in my eye is caused by

sunlight damage, as it started after winter/spring.

Yesterday I checked my 5 year old daughter who's also on the diet,

and found the same thing in her eye under her upper eyelid.

And my mother reminded me that my daughter and I had an eye

infection just a few months ago, so maybe that's the cause...

So I'll go back to my doctor next week, to get more info.

I'm a little less worried, think it's more likely the infection

caused this.

Regards,

Esther SCD 6+ months, celiac and hypoglycemic