Pingueculae do not go away on their own and do not require treatment in most cases. However, they can become inflamed (pingueculitis), during which they may appear red, swollen, or larger in size.

Can you fix pinguecula?

These growths occur on the conjunctiva, which is the thin layer of tissue that covers the white part of your eye. You can get pingueculae at any age, but they're mainly found in middle-aged and elderly people. These growths rarely need to be removed, and no treatment is necessary in most cases.

Can you go blind from pinguecula?

Can pinguecula cause blindness? There have been no cases of patients with pingueculae going blind. The lump usually develops on the side of the eye and doesn't typically grow to a large size that will block your vision.