Receiving a pterygium diagnosis from your eye doctor can be alarming, particularly if you weren’t aware of the presence of any such thing before you walked into the clinic. A pterygium is a triangular growth from the white sclera of the eye over the transparent cornea, driven by exposure to […]
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Aesthetically displeasing but usually harmless is the surfer’s eye, also known as a pterygium. This triangular thickening of tissue creeping from the whites of your eye over the transparent cornea is a common side effect of ultraviolet exposure. And though a pterygium is considered to be benign (non-cancerous), there’s a
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If you live in a sunny, and/or dry and dusty area, you’d be no stranger to the sight of a whitish-pinkish triangle growing over the usually transparent cornea of the eye. This condition, known as a pterygium, is a common finding all over the world, but is more frequently noted
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If you live in a sunny or equatorial area, chances are you’ve seen a pterygium or perhaps even have one yourself. You may not know what it’s called, but it’s likely you’ve seen these triangular, fleshy, whitish-yellowish growths one someone’s eye. With a prevalence up to 15% in the US
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If you’ve noticed a growth on your eye that’s causing irritation, redness, or even vision issues, you’re not alone. Pterygium can be uncomfortable and impact your appearance, but you don’t have to let it affect your quality of life any longer. Dr. Franz Michel specializes in removing pterygium using advanced,
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You thought you were done with it yet there it is again, lurking out the corner of your eye like a mouse you thought you had gotten rid of. Though rodents aren’t a common comparison for pterygia, they do share a similarity in that they can be more difficult to
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Also known as surfer’s eye, a pterygium is not an uncommon finding during a routine eye exam, particularly among those who love the surf and sun. This triangular growth of tissue originates from the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane covering the whites (sclera) of your eye. Pterygia are similar to pingueculae,
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Unsightly but harmless is a pterygium on the eye. These wing-shaped fibrous growths are often called surfer’s eye due to their frequent appearance on sun- and surf-loving aficionados. Though pterygia are not cancerous, no one wakes up in the morning and says to themselves, “I think I’d like a pterygium
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Pterygium may not be a word you’re familiar with, but if you live anywhere with a lot of sun and surf (such as California), chances are that you’ve seen one (or even have one yourself. Maybe even two.) This fleshy growth on the front surface of the eye is a
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Sun, wind, surf, and… a pterygium. Depending on where you live in the world, the prevalence of pterygia sits anywhere between 1% of the population to over 30%. This fleshy wing-shaped overgrowth of tissue from the whites of the eye to the cornea (the transparent dome over the colored iris)
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The word “pterygium” is derived from the Greek for “wing” (hint: the p is silent). Surely you’d know if you had a wing on your eye, right? Though there is the occasional individual who is entirely oblivious to the pinkish white mass creeping over their eye, most people are aware
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Risks are a necessary part of life. Stepping out of the house is a risk – you could get stung by a bee in the garden; staying inside the house is a risk – what if the bee comes through the window and you’re caught unaware? Understanding the consequences
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Who doesn’t love the sun and surf? The answer is probably nobody. And who loves surfer’s eye? The answer is also probably nobody. And if we’re asking who loves skin cancer, the answer is definitely nobody. Surfer’s eye, also known as a pterygium, is a fleshy overgrowth of tissue
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What words come to mind when you think of a bright and sunny holiday destination such as California? Beach, white sand, water? Surfing, sun, sunburn, awkwardly-located tan lines? How about Pterygium? Pterygia, or its singular form, pterygium, is a benign overgrowth of conjunctival tissue on the eye and has a
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