Pterygium Removal for Healthier, Comfortable Eyes
A pterygium, commonly known as Surfer’s Eye, is a benign growth of tissue that develops on the surface of the eye and may gradually extend onto the cornea. It is often associated with long-term exposure to sunlight, wind, dust, and dry environmental conditions.
In its early stages, pterygium may cause redness, irritation, dryness, watering, or persistent gritty sensation. As it grows, it can affect the corneal surface, leading to astigmatism, blurred vision, and visible changes in the appearance of the eye. If the growth extends towards the center of the cornea, it may begin to interfere with vision.
Treatment depends on the size of the pterygium, the symptoms it causes, and whether vision is affected. Mild cases may be managed with medication and regular monitoring. When the growth becomes progressive, causes persistent discomfort, or threatens vision, surgical removal may be recommended.
Common symptoms of pterygium include:
Symptoms may remain stable for years or gradually worsen as the pterygium enlarges.
Clinical Eye Examination
A pterygium is usually diagnosed during a comprehensive eye examination. The ophthalmologist evaluates the size, thickness, location, and extent of the growth and determines whether it is affecting the cornea or vision.
Slit-Lamp Examination
A slit-lamp microscope is used to examine the ocular surface in detail and assess how far the pterygium extends onto the cornea.
Visual Assessment
Vision testing may be performed to determine whether the pterygium is causing blurred vision or inducing astigmatism.
Corneal Assessment
In selected cases, additional corneal measurements may be recommended to assess changes in corneal shape caused by the growth.
Treatment is based on the size of the pterygium, the symptoms it causes, and its effect on the cornea and vision.
Medical Management
Small pterygia that do not affect vision may be managed with lubricating eye drops to reduce dryness and irritation. In selected cases, anti-inflammatory eye drops may be prescribed to control redness and inflammation. Protective measures such as UV-blocking sunglasses may also help reduce environmental irritation and discomfort.
Pterygium Surgery
Surgery may be recommended when the pterygium continues to grow, causes persistent symptoms, induces significant astigmatism, or extends towards the visual axis and affects vision. The procedure involves removing the abnormal tissue and covering the area with a conjunctival autograft, which helps reduce the risk of recurrence and promotes healing of the ocular surface.
Pterygium surgery is typically performed as a day procedure under local anaesthesia, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Pterygium is commonly associated with long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, wind, dust, and dry environmental conditions. People who spend significant time outdoors are generally at higher risk.
No, it does not disappear naturally. It may remain stable or grow slowly, but only surgery can remove it.
Pterygium surgery is a commonly performed ophthalmic procedure and is generally considered safe. The benefits, potential risks, expected recovery, and likelihood of recurrence are discussed during treatment planning so that patients can make an informed decision about surgery.
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