Question 1

i have pterygium growth in my right eye. what can be done for this?

Accepted Answer

Nothing or surgery: You don't have to do anything if you choose not to. If it bothers you, you can use artificial tears to lubricate it. If it is a cosmetic concern, an ophthalmologist can cosmetically remove it for you.

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

i have developed a pterygium at one of my eyes. should i have it removed?

Accepted Answer

No: Not necessarily unless your vision is compromised or will be potentially.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

i was diagnosed with an eye 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 are important because there are some risks. After removal, expect to be sore a few days.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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.

Question 9

i have been diagnosed with a pterygium in my right eye. i want to know if it's still safe for me to wear make up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  It is fine to wear makeup since it will not affect your pterygium.

Question 10

can i use eye makeup if i have pterygium?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A pterygium is on the surface of the cornea and shouldn't be affected by properly applied eye makeup.

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I have developed a pterygium at one of my eyes. should i have it removed?

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In my eye is something. is this pterygium?

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

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