What is this jelly-like bulge on the white part of the eye after rubbing the eye for a long time?

Rubbing the eyes for a long time, patients with jelly-like bulging in the white part of the eye may be caused by conjunctival cysts, conjunctivitis and other factors. 1. Conjunctival cyst: During trauma or surgery, conjunctival wounds occur, and conjunctival epithelial debris enters the subconjunctiva, which may cause abnormal conjunctival hyperplasia, leading to conjunctival cyst. Therefore, after rubbing the eyes for a long time, the white part of the eye may have a jelly-like bulge. 2. Conjunctivitis: If the patient has allergic conjunctivitis and other conjunctival inflammatory diseases, the conjunctiva may be stimulated by external allergens or germs and other factors, the patient may appear conjunctival congestion, photophobia, itchy eyes and other uncomfortable symptoms, the patient rubbing the eyes may appear conjunctival edema, so the white part of the eye will have jelly-like bulging. It is recommended that patients with jelly-like bulges and other discomforts should consult a doctor promptly to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.