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A member asked:
Can i use eye makeup if i have pterygium?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: A pterygium is on the surface of the cornea and shouldn't be affected by properly applied eye makeup.
Answered 10/26/2012
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Yes: Yes. Makeup does not affect pterygia.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Prevention is key remedy. Avoid sun (sunglasses, hat); avoid smoking. Natural rx info: see eyedoc2020.blogspot.com; Other ways to help decrease symptoms: cold artificial tears, nsaid drops, low dose or hi dose steroids (though risk of glaucoma, cataract); surgery is only real way to remove/cure: though 5-15% risk of recurrence. Best of luck.
Answered 8/5/2014
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