Pterygium
Treatment
What is Pterygium?
A pterygium is a fleshy, triangular or wing-shaped growth on the surface of the eye. It is a slow-growing, benign lesion that is usually harmless. However, if a pterygium grows onto the cornea, especially over the central part, this can lead to reduced vision.
The signs and symptoms of a pterygium include:
- A reddish-white growth with prominent blood vessels on the surface of the eye, located on either side of the cornea
- Can occur in one or both eyes
- Redness over the area
- Eye irritation and foreign body sensation
- Dry eye symptoms
- Tearing
- Reduced vision when the pterygium covers the central part of the cornea
If the above signs and symptoms are present, please consult an eye specialist.
