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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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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Yes: Yes. Makeup does not affect pterygia.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

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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