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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Excision Of Pterygium

Treatments Overview Articles

Pterygium
No treatment is required unless the pterygium begins to obstruct vision - then it should be surgically removed. Protective glasses and a hat with a brim should be worn to prevent recurrences.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 20, 2006
Pinguecula and Pterygium
Usually, no treatment is needed. Artificial tears can be used to relieve the sensation of a foreign body in the eye and to protect against dryness. Surgery to remove the pinguecula or pterygium is advisable when the effect on the cornea causes vis...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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