Pterygium: A pterygium is a fibrous conjunctival tissue growth on the cornea that is fairly common. Surgical removal is relatively straightforward but recurrence rate is problematic. Methods to lower the recurrence rate include the use of amniotic grafts, conjunctival autorgrafts, and mmc. Recent research suggests a new treatment - use of sub-tenons Lucentis (ranibizumab) which reduces vascularity and extension to cornea.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Surgery: I would see an eye doctor experienced in pterygium surgery to remove the lesion.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Surgery: A pterygium is a condition when the conjunctiva (the clear skin coating of the white of the eye) grows over the cornea (the clear part overlying the colored iris). If it spreads near or over the visual axis, vision can be compromised. There is no cure, aggressive lubrication and avoidance of uv light (sun rays) can possibly keep it from progressing. Definitive treatment is surgery.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Pterygium Treatment: 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 8/6/2014
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Surgery: Pterygia are a benign growth which sometimes will exuberantly march across the cornea and affect the vision. They can sometimes get quite red and irritate the eye. They can be removed with a minor surgical procedure with assistance from some helpful pharmaceuticals. Most when treated properly will not come back although recurrence is possible.
Answered 9/12/2017
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