A pterygium is a benign growth of tissue that forms on the white of the eye. Read on to learn about the causes and symptoms of pterygia, plus how to treat them.

Pterygia can present with symptoms of eye redness, foreign body sensation, tearing, photophobia and/or ocular pain. Some patients have visual loss due to induced astigmatism or encroachment ...

The authors performed a retrospective review of all of their cases of surgery for recurrent pterygia from October 2005 to November 2008. All patients had previously undergone at least 1 pterygium ...

Most bumps on the eyeball are relatively harmless growths called pterygia and pingueculae. A pinguecula is a raised, yellowish lump that may contain protein, fat, or calcium. A pterygium is a ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Do you suffer from itchy, red or dry eyes? It may be a common, but often under-recognized eye condition called Pterygia. ABC13 anchor Rita Garcia shares her own personal ...

While risk factors for pterygia are well-known, the underlying disease mechanisms have not been fully clarified in past studies. A new analysis using RNA sequencing pinpointed ptergyia-specific ...

The recurrence of pterygia after removal may be linked to male gender and sun exposure, according to a study. The prospective study examined 36 patients with primary or recurrent pterygia.

Many people continue living and surfing with pterygia while avoiding the surgeries mentioned above. Granted, they’re probably uncomfortable all the time. And that’s a best-case scenario.

Purpose To assess p53 gene expression in pterygia with and without recurrence. The pathogenesis of pterygium has not yet been determined. The most widely recognized etiologic factor is ultraviolet ...

A new report reveals a potential breakthrough in treating pterygium (pterygia, Surfer's eye) -- a common eye ailment that can significantly impact vision, eye health, and cosmetic appearance and ...

Do you suffer from itchy, red or dry eyes? ABC13's Rita Garcia shares her personal struggle with Pterygia and what sufferers should watch out for.