Question 1

i was diagnosed with an eye pterygium, what to do?

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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 2

hello, i was diagnosed with an eye pterygium? help!

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Pterygium: Pterygium is a very common abnormal growth of the clear covering (conjunctiva) of the white part of the eye (sclera) over the cornea (window of the eye). If severe and causing discomfort or red, it can be removed. It is generally benign. It is due to excess sun/UV exposure usually.

Question 3

coping with pterygium eye disease, what to do?

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What is happening: Pterygia (plural of pterygium) are usually without symptoms.  What problem are you having?

Question 4

what do people do to cope with pterygium eye disease?

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Pteygium treatment: Pterygium treatment includes artificial tears and topical anti-inflammatory drops.  If persistent issues, the pterygium can be excised.

Question 5

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 6

can steroid eye drops can remove pterygium?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no medicine that will remove a pterygium.  Surgery is required for this.

Question 7

in my eye is something. is this pterygium?

Accepted Answer

Have it looked at: Need a photo or description to help try to figure it out.

Question 8

have itchy eyes with pterygium, what can i use?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Regular artificial tears or similar products are fine. If you itch a lot, there are antihistamine eye drops like zadator that can sometimes be helpful.

Question 9

can you tell me about my pterygium in my left eye?

Accepted Answer

Pterygium: It is hard to tell you about it if you don't tell me more about it.  A pterygium is a thin, wing-like growth from the edge of the conjunctiva onto the cornea. Many people get them, especially in sunny places. Eye mds (ophthalmologists) usually don't remove them until they cause bothersome symptoms, astigmatic vision changes, or begin to encroach on the pupil because they can recurr agressively.

Question 10

is there surgery to remove a pterygium from your eye?

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.

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