Question 1

what is the best eye drops or lubricants used to ease redness in the eye caused by a pterygium?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Over the counter artificial tears are recommended by ophthalmologists. Several good brands are available, not limited to systane, bausch and lomb, and theratears. You can try their overnight dry eye treatments, too.

Question 2

i have pterygium. the growth causes discomfort. it has started affecting the black part of my eye. is there any treatment beside surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lubricating eyedrops: are the first approach, and since there is some thought that UV light may contribute to growth, appropriate glasses should be worn.  This is recent article on management of ptergium: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/management-of-pterygium-2

Question 3

how can i treat pterygium?

Accepted Answer

You cannot: Pterygium is a benign growth on the nasal and temporal side of the cornea.  It has hereditary underpinnings, but is a response to wind and dust and sunlight.  When small you can ignore it.  If larger, or actively growing it may cause redness and irritation.  If very large it can be unsightly and may obstruct the vision.  You ophthalmologist can advise you and offer treatment if needed.

Question 4

can you tell me about pterygium?

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Pterygium: Read about it on the internet.  The can be removed by an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) if they become symptomatic, change vision, grow extensively or toward the pupil. They should have a graft place when removed to decrease the risk of recurrence. It is not a difficult procedure by experiene and training are important because there are some risks. After removal, expect to be sore a few days.

Question 5

what is the best drop for pterygium?

Accepted Answer

Lubrication Steroids: Lubrication drops and mild steroids can help with a pterygium and associated inflammation. Usually treatment eventually requires surgical removal and is done in the operating room. Also, there is always the small possibility of recurrence of the pterygium.

Question 6

what is the best way to treat pterygium?

Accepted Answer

Depends on extent: If the pterygium is mild, keeping the eye lubricated and protecting it from uv light is the best treatment. If the pterygium becomes inflamed, steroid drops my be prescribed. If the pterygium is progressing, surgical removal may be warranted.

Question 7

is there any way pterygium can be treated?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Ophthalmologists remove them all the time.  However, the only time you really need to have it removed is when it occludes the visual field, so most that are lateral to the pupil do not require any specific treatment.

Question 8

been diagnosed with pterygium, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Pterygium: Read about it on the internet.  The can be removed by an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) if they become symptomatic, change vision, grow extensively or toward the pupil. They should have a graft place when removed to decrease the risk of recurrence. It is not a difficult procedure by experiene and training is important because their are some risks. After removal, expect to be sore a few days.

Question 9

what should i do if pterygium is recurring?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: Your ophthalmologist can see if it is and if it requires surgery to remove.

Question 10

how do you treat pterygium inversum ungulis?

Accepted Answer

Hm, you can't always: Nail pterygia are most commonly caused by lichen planus. Sometimes injections of steroids in the nail matrix (root) can help, although these can be fairly painful. Often though, the damage to the nail can't be repaired once it has occured.

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