The use of conjunctiva autograft, adjunct antimetabolite therapy has been shown to be effective in preventing pterygium recurrence. 5-FU is marginally superior to conjunctival autograft in the ...

A pterygium is a triangular or wedge shaped growth that develops on the conjunctiva of the eye and grows onto the cornea. The conjunctiva is the clear, thin membrane that covers the white of the eye.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Do you suffer from itchy, red or dry eyes? It may be a common, but often under-recognized eye condition called Pterygia. ABC13 anchor Rita Garcia shares her own personal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The ocular surface has recently gained increasing attention among cataract and anterior segment surgeons due to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The sclera, the outermost coat of the eyeball, comprises a group of collagen fibers that make the ocular coat ...

Pinguecula and pterygium are both types of non-cancerous tissue overgrowth. If a pinguecula progresses and grows into the cornea, it becomes a pterygium. You can use over-the-counter lubrication such ...

Pterygium is a wing-shaped conjunctival fold encroaching the cornea, common in hot, dry, dusty climates with sun exposure. It affects elderly outdoor workers, may cause astigmatism, and requires ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Pterygium' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

Surfer’s eye, or pterygium as it’s known scientifically, may seem like an obscure disorder, one which affects only the saltiest of elder surfers at your local break and is commonly recognized by its ...