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Pterygium
Pterygium

What is Pterygium?

Pterygium, or “Surfer’s Eye” is an eye condition that occurs when a red fleshy growth appears on the conjunctiva, the clear coating located on the surface of the eye. This growth may begin yellow and raised, due to its make-up of fat, proteins, and calcium deposits. As it progresses, it will become a red fleshy tissue with blood vessels. This growth typically starts developing in the inner corner of the eye and spreads towards the pupil. It may remain small or grow large enough to cover part of the cornea. When this happens, vision may be affected and/or reduced.

What are the symptoms of Pterygium?

Symptoms of Pterygium include:

  • Redness and swelling of the conjunctiva
  • Dryness and itching of the eye
  • Irritation and burning
  • Excessive tearing
  • Sensation of something in the eye
  • Yellow bump/spot on the white area of the eye
    Vision changes/reduced vision (mostly as the pterygium progresses and grows)

If symptoms begin to affect how the eye blinks, the curvature of the cornea, or the growth becomes thick and more painful, it is important to seek medical attention. You may need to have the growth removed by a doctor.

Eye healthy, with pinguecula and pterygium growing onto cornea. Conjunctival degeneration. Eye disease. Human organ of vision with pathology. Vector realistic illustration.

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