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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?
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Yes: Yes. It is fine to wear makeup since it will not affect your pterygium.
Answered 11/13/2012
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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. It is ok to wear make up. Be sure you do not have demodex on lashes.
Answered 11/28/2017
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