pterygium…

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eye anatomy, pterygium is tissue that grows, conjunctiva, the eye onto the surface, the cornea, a pterygium, nonmalignant growth, the conjunctiva, overlying skin around the eye, most frequently, grows onto the cornea, conjunctiva on the inner side, the eye, less often, occur on the outer side, the cornea, eyes involved, more frequent, excess outdoor exposure to sunlight, wind, who work outdoors, risk factors, exposure to sunny, dusty, sandy, windblown areas, farmers, fishermen, people living near the equator, pterygium is rare in children, primary symptom of a pterygium, painless area of elevated white tissue, blood vessels on the inner, outer edge, the cornea, a physical examination, the eyes, eyelids confirms the diagnosis, special tests, not necessary, no treatment, the pterygium begins to obstruct vision, surgically removed, protective glasses, a hat, a brim, worn, prevent recurrences, most pterygia cause no problem, need no treatment, pterygium encroaches on the pupillary area, the cornea, good after removal, recurrence after removal, pterygium, ophthalmologist annually, that encroachment on the pupil, recognized, interference, vision, ophthalmologist, pterygium, symptoms recur, eye protection from ultraviolet light, preventive effect.