Pterygium and Pterygium Surgery
Pterygium is a benign thickening of the outer coating (conjunctiva) of the eye which grows onto the cornea and causing visual disturbances. Pterygium is most commonly found on the nasal side of the eye, and for this reason, it is thought that excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays may be the cause.

Symptoms of Pterygium
The symptoms of Pterygium include redness, itchiness, inflammation and dryness of the eyes. As it progresses, a noticeable milky white film begins to take over the cornea, obscuring vision.

Treatments of Pterygium
Pterygium can cause permanent scarring of the cornea. For this reason, an ophthalmologist who may recommend one of a variety of options should evaluate it. While many of the bothersome symptoms may be treated with artificial tears, the only truly effective treatment for the benign growth is surgical removal.

Pterygium can reoccur even after surgical removal, the eyes should be regularly examined by and Ophthalmologist. Hitesh K. Patel, M.D. is an Edison, New Jersey Ophthalmologist with more than 10 years experience treating a wide range of eye diseases and vision problems.

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