Wufflebear Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 What is that pinkish tissue at the inside corner of the eye called?? When my eyes really bother me i(Driving at night, for example) it feels like that is bigger and swollen..I cant seem to find that info on the internet.... Anyone know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmtaylor5 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hi,I could be wrong (I'm not a medial person), but I thought it was called the conjunctiva. It covers the eye and also lines the eyelids. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianaD Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Hi,I am a therapeutic optometrist -- getting from the expert here!That is called the caruncle, and is just a collection of "extra" conjunctiva. It consists of folds of tissue, so when inflammed (especially in allergies), it puffs up impressively and gets pretty red.Are you being treated for your dry eyes? There are so many treatments now, from prescription Restatisis to punctal plugs... Also, if your caruncles are inflammed, you very likely have an allergic component to your problem.Hope this helps!Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wufflebear Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 wow, too cool! no I am getting no treatment and my eyes get very burny a lot. It feels lik that little caruncle thing swells up when my eyes burn. They like to burn while I am driving at night..or in odd lighting situations... I have also had my lacrimal sac get swollen infected and even bursted...that was too fun. (that was last summer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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