Pterygium excision and HOA changes Pterygium can cause a significant increase in corneal and total higher-order aberrations, which can affect visual acuity.

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.

Pterygium surgery is a minimally invasive procedure performed to remove benign conjunctiva growths (pterygia) from the eye.

Pinguecula, a non-cancerous overgrowth of eye tissue, can progress to pterygium. To prevent both, wear sunglasses and avoid the sun.

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.

Introduction Amar Agarwal Pterygium is one of the oldest pathologies known to ophthalmologists. Surgery for this condition can range from simple excision to techniques with exotic detail and ...

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Pterygium'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

Treating a pterygium starts conservatively with lubrication from artificial tears and topical anti-inflammatory drops. But at a certain point, surgery is the only way to totally get rid of the growth.

(HealthDay)—After pterygium excision, the sequence of tissue restoration appears to start in the cornea and end in the limbal area, according to a study published online March 31 in Ophthalmic ...