Pterygium (patient information)
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What is a pterygium?
A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the clear, thin tissue that lays over the white part of the eye (conjunctiva). One or both eyes may be involved.
What are the symptoms of a pterygium?
What are the causes of a pterygium?
Who is at risk for a pterygium?
How to know you have a pterygium?
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for a pterygium
Directions to Hospitals Treating pterygium
Prevention of a pterygium
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
Sources
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cornealdisease/index.asp http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001011.htm