Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye): Causes, Symptoms Treatment Pterygium (surfer’s eye) is a raised, fleshy, triangular-shaped growth that starts in the corner of your eye Long-term exposure to UV light is the main cause It may not cause symptoms, but sometimes, it can irritate your eye, and if it grows too much, it can affect your vision Treatments include eye drops and surgery, if necessary
What Is a Pinguecula and a Pterygium (Surfers Eye)? Pinguecula and pterygium (Surfer's Eye) are common, non-cancerous growths on the cornea and conjunctiva likely caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, dry eye and wind and dust
Pterygium: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis - Healthline A pterygium is a growth of the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of your eye over the cornea The cornea is the clear front covering of the eye This benign or
Pterygium - EyeWiki Pterygium, from the Greek pterygos meaning “wing”, is a common ocular surface lesion originating in the limbal conjunctiva within the palpebral fissure with progressive involvement of the cornea The lesion occurs more frequently at the nasal limbus than the temporal with a characteristic wing-like appearance
Pterygium - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder There is a lack of consensus among ophthalmologists about the optimal medical and surgical management of pterygia Recurrence is the most common complication after pterygium excision