Because most pterygia recur within the first year after treatment, absence of recurrence beyond 1 year may mean that cryotherapy can be curative for this surface eye disease.

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.

Recurrent pterygia is frequently much more difficult to remove than primary pterygia because it is often scarred to the sclera. Great care must be taken not to damage the underlying extraocular ...

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 ...

Doctors said Pterygia is caused by prolonged exposure to the ultra violet rays from the sun, and unfortunately, as the condition progresses, it can become a nuisance.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

And surfers are more prone to pterygia than anyone – given our prolonged exposure to sun, sand and saltwater. READ: What is Surfer’s Ear and How is it Treated?

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.

This review focuses on whether HPV infection is necessary for initiating pterygia, a common benign condition and ocular-surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN), a rare disease with metastatic potential.

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 ...