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What medication can you take for a pterygium?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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

Pterygium treatment: Irritating/ inflammation from a perdition can be treated with artificial tears. Sometimes a low dose topical steroid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drop. If persistent or recurrent issues, the pterygium can be surgically removed.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Pterygium medication: 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.

Answered 8/5/2014

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