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A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the clear, thin tissue that lays over the white part of the eye (conjunctiva. One or both eyes may be involved. |
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Symptoms
The primary symptom of a pterygium is a painless area of elevated white tissue, with blood vessels on the inner or ou...
Causes
The cause is unknown, but it is more frequent in people with excess outdoor exposure to sunlight and wind, such as th...
Tests
A physical examination of the eyes and eyelids confirms the diagnosis. Special tests are usually not necessary.
Treatments
No treatment is required unless the pterygium begins to obstruct vision - then it should be surgically removed. Prote...
Doctor Specialties
People with pterygium should be seen by an ophthalmologist annually, so that encroachment on the pupil can be recogni...
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