... The following website link states that you can use laser surgery http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ophthalmology-Optometry-979/2009/3/Pterygium-Pinguecula.htm. I don't know how true it is, I am still learning and researching. (24 replies)

... I ve heard some Doctor in L.A does use laser to remove red veins. ... (24 replies)

... They look like yellow fleshy bumps in eye and when irritated red veins would feed to them. I also have one in my left eye that was never removed. ... (24 replies)

... not to remove red eye veins for the cosmetic reasons. They explained cauterizing superficial veins has been tried before but only has a temporary effect as they grow back. ... (33 replies)

... It was at least about four months before the redness went down to the level they are at now. It was bloodshot where my residual veins were, and where the doctor sewed my eye after he removed the pingueculum. I didn't have a graft put in. ... (33 replies)

... Hi Tammy, Dave, Jen, Mec137, I'm back again. I really just wanted to thank you all for your support, understanding and encouragement. It is fantastic to talk to people that are going through the same ordeal, especially (like what you said, Tammy) - when you feel like you are the only person in the world with this problem. You always hear people say that, "the eyes are the... (33 replies)

... ing quite well. She has assured me that the grafts are in perfect place and all the redness will eventually go away. She told me that there will be no residual red veins. My eyes will be white where they should be. ... (33 replies)

... red veins running through my eyes in addition to the pinguecula. I am also quite concerned that once they remove the pinguecula, that theese veins would still be there, because having the "bloodshot" look is the main reason I wanted to go ahead with this surgery. ... (33 replies)

... Hi, I was wondering if you went through with the surgery? I am going to visit Dr.Tseng next month for pinguecula. I am nervous but he comes highly recommended. Were you pleased with your visit? (7 replies)

... I had once beautiful and healthy eyes until a dermatologist prescribed a retinoid cream for under my eyes which caused intense dryness, an allergic reaction, and mild blepharitis. Things were improving dramatically at one point and I was pleased to just carry on but a herbal healer who I met suggested I use Triphala (a kind of Ayurvedic herb) to wash my eyes saying it... (0 replies)

... ve in Sweden it's a big step to travel to the US and I'm really worried about getting the surgery done and still having problems with the pings growing back, the red string of veins not disappearing etc. It was great to read your posts Kerry and Dave. What is your situation today Kerry? ... (33 replies)

... It was definately worth going through wih the surgery. My pinguecula on my left eye was large and was in the process of turning into a pterygium. ... (33 replies)

... d in another opinion, so on and so forth until I felt that I was at the end of my rope. I was severely depressed and resolved on living the rest of my life with red eyes, and basically remaining indoors like a recluse shunning off friends and bidding adieu to a once active social life. ... (20 replies)

... Somebody suggested me these drops for the veins in my eye I wanted to clear ... I miss my white sclera. ... (1 replies)

... Hi Kerry! I was doing some research about pinguecula removal and was reading through your thread from back in 2006. I decided to join the forum to see if I could find others suffering from pings. ... (5 replies)