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Hi i have a membrane on the side ofmy left eye , wen i open the eyelid i can see it, its almost half covering the eye ball my father had it cut out,?
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Pterygium: This appears to be pterygium, a painless,benign growth of tissue often caused by prolonged periods of sun exposure. An ophthalmologist can examine and advise you as occasionally this tissue is removed surgically if it encroaches on the pupil or cornea.
Answered 5/16/2020
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