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Pinguecula (sometimes referred to as “surfer’s eye”) is a yellowish bump on the sclera (the white of the eye). These are most commonly caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun—why it’s called surfer’s eye. Frequent exposure to dust and wind may also put an individual at risk. Sometimes, even dry eye disease plays can cause pinguecula to form. Preventing this disease is simple: Simply slip on sunglasses, a hat, or anything else that shields the eye from the sun’s harmful UV rays, especially around noon to 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are at peak UV. And don’t think that cloud days can protect your eyes as the sun’s rays can penetrate clouds easily.
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