PTERYGIUM TREATMENT

Pterygium, otherwise known as surfer's eye, is a condition characterized by a pink, fleshy, wedge-shaped growth on the white part of the eyeball. Pterygium, which is seen more frequently in men than women, is more common in individuals who work outdoors and are exposed to ultraviolet rays.

Symptoms of Pterygium

A pterygium doesn’t always cause symptoms. When it does, the symptoms are usually mild. Common symptoms include redness, blurred vision, and eye irritation. You might also feel a burning sensation or itchiness. If a pterygium grows large enough to cover your cornea, it can interfere with your vision. Thick or larger pterygium can also cause you to feel like you have a foreign object in your eye. You might not be able to continue wearing contact lenses when you have a pterygium due to discomfort.

Growth on the eye is not just an aesthetic problem.

Growth on the eyes should not be considered only as an aesthetic problem. In cases where pterygium progression is not treated, it can stick on the cornea and cause deformation on the it. This may lead to the progression of astigmatism characterized by blurred vision.

Pterygium Treatment

Pterygium is a surgically treatable disease. Surgical treatment should be performed especially in cases of progressive pterygium that appears on the corneal surface.