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I'm sorry if it's hard to see but there's this squishy clear thing on the inside of my eye and it causes me pain. Does anyone know what this is?
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Could be a cyst. Have you seen your eye doctor?Originally posted by Blue96 View Post -
I don't have the time or money to see an eye doctor currently.Originally posted by Johno_87 View PostComment
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Of course we are not doctors but it looks like it could be something like SLK.
The cause of SLK is unknown. One of the most common theories suggests that the development of SLK is related to laxity or a loosening of the superior bulbar conjunctiva (the clear layer that covers the eyeball, over the sclera), resulting in friction and inflammation (swelling) between the upper eyelid and the eyeball. However, like other theories previously proposed, such as infectious, immunogenic and allergic, this theory lacks sufficient and convincing evidence to explain all of the developments of the disease. SLK may be associated with thyroid abnormalities, particularly hyperthyroidism, but is also found in individuals with normal thyroid function.[2][3]In advanced cases, superior limbal stem cell deficiency syndrome may occur from the repeated microtrauma to the limbal stem cells.[5]
A different condition, known as Contact Lens-Induced Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis (CLSLK) is an eye inflammatory condition with an almost identical presentation, but it is related to contact lens wear.[6
I think you should be seeing a specialist.Comment
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Looks fairly benign, but need a clearer picture to be able to guess.
I would not guess it to be SLK, but only an eye exam can determine that.Comment
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