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What is the best way to treat pterygium?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends on extent: If the pterygium is mild, keeping the eye lubricated and protecting it from uv light is the best treatment. If the pterygium becomes inflamed, steroid drops my be prescribed. If the pterygium is progressing, surgical removal may be warranted.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Treatment: Surgical removal is the only way to permanently treat pterygium.
Answered 10/4/2016
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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 it: though 5-15% risk of recurrence.
Answered 8/5/2014
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