What Pterygium Means
A Pterygium Is a Growth of Tissue in the Corner of the Eye, Which Is Often Triangular in Shape. If Left Untreated, the Growth Can Extend Across the Pupil...
A pterygium is a growth of tissue in the corner of the eye, which is often triangular in shape. If left untreated, the growth can extend across the pupil obscuring vision or distorting the surface of the eye causing blurred vision.
How do you get pterygium?
The exact cause of pterygium isn’t known. One explanation is that too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can lead to these growths. It occurs more often in people who live in warm climates and spend a lot of time outdoors in sunny or windy environments.
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How do you treat Tiridium?
Surgery – is the only treatment that can remove a pterygium. Your optometrist or doctor may refer you to an eye surgeon. It is preferable to remove the pterygium before it grows across the cornea.
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