Surgery: The only treatment that works for pterygium is surgical removal. Eye drops do not help, nor does wearing sunglasses.
Answered 2/15/2012
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Surgery: The best and fastest treatment for pterygium is excision with conjunctival autograft utilizing fibrin glue. If properly done, recurrence rate is less than 3-5% and the surgery takes only a matter of minutes.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Pteryium: 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 8/5/2014
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