Pterygium (patient information)
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What is a pterygium?
A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the conjuntiva (the clear, thin tissue that lays over the white part of the eye). It typically grows from the nasal side of the eye inward. 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