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Pinguecula
A yellowish spot seen on the white of the eye at the junction of the clear cornea and white sclera of the eye. These lesions are usually caused by ultraviolet radiation. The white surface of the eye cannot "tan" and therefore cannot protect itself from sunburn.
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