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  • Blepharospasm
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  • Computer-Related Eye Fatigue
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision (Diplopia)
  • Dry Eye
  • Floaters and Flashes
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  • Graves’ Disease
  • Migraine (Headache)
  • Herpes (Ocular Herpes)
  • Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
  • HIV-Related Eye Problems
  • Hyperopia
  • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  • Keratitis (Corneal Infection)
  • Keratoconus
  • Low Vision
  • Macular Hole
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Melanoma
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
  • Nystagmus
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pediatric Cataract
  • Presbyopia (Old Eyes)
  • Pterygium
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Strabismus (Misaligned Eyes)
  • Tearing
  • Trauma
  • Uveitis (Ocular Inflammation)
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Pterygium

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A pterygium is a wedge-shaped growth of tissue on the cornea. What causes pterygia to develop is not known; significant exposure to sunlight may be a factor. A pterygium generally grows slowly, and then stops after a certain point. It seldom grows so large as to affect vision. Patients often want to remove pterygia for cosmetic reasons. If a pterygium is surgically removed, it may grow back.

Signs and Symptoms

Pinkish growth on the cornea of the eye

Treatment

Protection from sunlight (dark glasses, hat with wide brims); lubricants to relieve possible irritation and reduce redness
Pterygium Excision

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