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Pterygium Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Excision of Pterygium
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No treatment is required unless the pterygium begins to block vision -- then it should be removed with surgery. Wear protective glasses and a hat with a brim to prevent the condition from returning.
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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...
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