Have you had surgery to remove a pterygium from your eye?

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I have a pterygium on my eye which I am considering having removed. Have you had this surgery and what were your results (pain, recovery etc)? Also, I am susceptible to keloid scarring, anyone had the surgery who also gets these scars - any comments to make please.
No but i recommend searching it online
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterygium_(conjunctiva)
good luck on your surgery   (+ info)

what is the best eye drops for pterygium?

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is there any way pterygium can be treated without surgery?
are there any effective eye drops that work?
A pterygium can only be removed by surgery. But even so, there is a very high rate of recurrence after the surgery. This is why it is only recommended that you remove it if it is affecting your vision,

There are no eye drops that will help remove the pterygium. You can however use drops such as artificial tears to help with any associated dryness and redness or steroid eye drops if there is any severe inflammation.  (+ info)

How to treatment a condition of the nails called 'Pterygium Inversum Unguis'?

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I believe it is hereditary in my case or maybe acquired but I've had it for at least 10 years. Are there any treatments available? Prescription or home remedies?
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Has anyone ever gotten rid of a Pterygium in their eye?

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If so what is your trick?
I have talked to my op and have tried everything from steroids, vitamins, drinking lots of water, etc. Was just wondering if some has had any sucess!
There is no proven way to remove a pterygium from your eye. It's an overgrowth of the normal tissue of your eye, so anything that would remove it would likely damage the rest of your eye. The person you need to discuss this with, as well as your treatment options, is the opthamologist. Sometimes anti-inflammatory drops will help with the overall appearance, and you can have it surgically removed if you want. Beware, though, that they often return, and returnees often grow back faster and more extensive. The surgery isn't necessarily painful though, not more than a day of recovery as a rule. But unfortunately there are no true cures otherwise.  (+ info)

I had a pterygium removed from my eye a couple of years ago and it grew back slightly. How big will it get?

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It's only small now. Will it eventually grow back to its original larger size?
Do you live in a tropical climate.?

This condition happens to people more, that live in a tropical climate.

You MUST protect your eye from ultraviolet light - ( the Sun) Please wear protective sunglasses.
It could grow back - if you are not protecting your eyes from the Sun.


You really should be seen by an opthamalogist that can determine the progress of the pterygium.  (+ info)

What is the best procedure in treating pterygium? Is it safe? What about its recurrence rate?

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How much the operation cost?
Pterygium is a pice of skin growing on the conjunctiva that covers the cornea and pupil. It can grow either for no reason or as a response to injury.

It is treated by having the ophthalmologist deadening it with local anesthetic and literally scrapping it off. It is an easy and safe treatment.

There is a chance of recurrence but small.

As for the cost, you will need to call the ophthalmologist. Keep in mind you will pay for the surgeon and the operating room.

It only need to be operated if it start to bother your vision. Otherwise, you can keep it there.  (+ info)

Has anyone developed a pterygium that has affected their vision?

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I got one on my left eye around three years ago and i can no longer read with my right eye closed
I haven't had one, but i know that they can effect your vision.
It is usually because of 1 of 2 things.

1) the pterygium is growing over the centre of yor cornea, and you can't see through it.

2) The pterygium is touching the edge of your cornea, and changing the shape of it, causing a change in your prescription, making it hard to read.

Your best bet is to go to your optometrist or ophthalmologist, and they can explain your treatment options, which i think are medications or surgery. I think it is quite successful, however there is a chance of recurrence.
But they will be able to tell you more about your options than i can.

Hope it helps   (+ info)

answers to coping with pterygium eye disease?

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I've had this for the past 5 years. It seems like it is getting worth my eyes feel dry they get irritaded and red. Every morning as i wake up my eyes are very dry i feel like i have sand in them. what can i use to make it feel better or get better i curently use systane artificial tears and generic allergy eyedrop that seem to get rid of the redness. I just want to know if there is something better out there?
You apparently have two problems: A pterygium and dry eyes.

1. A pterygium is a small growth on the whites of the eyes that's not protected by the lids. Exposure to the elements like the sun aggravates them so always wear sunglasses in the sun.

2. Your other problem is dry eyes. Blink at least every 5 seconds, Ask your druggist about "Eyemist" saline spray, Lacriserts, and Restasis drops. In extreme cases punctal plugs can be inserted by an eye doctor.

Finally, be careful with the allergy eyedrops. Some brands can create a rebound effect if used to much.  (+ info)

I have developed a pterygium at one of my eyes and i am thinking to remove it.?

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Is there anybody who did this and what is the best way to treat it it.Are there any risks,side efects or scars after the operation?
A pterygium is a fibrotic vascular reaction to UV light, dust, debris and other irritants. It grows in usually nasally within the fissure between the lids, thus is sort of a horizontal lesion. This is where the surface of the eye is in contact with air and it's felt that the CO2 in the air makes this region a bit more acidic.

Treatment is usuallly by antiinflammatory agents or surgery. The surgery varies according to the ophthalmologist doing it.
Most will not want to do it unless the growth of the thing over the cornea approaches the central pupil, or visual axis. If it's growing rapidly and won't respond to the topical medication, the surgery is indicated. It'll keep you down for a day or so, then start feeling better. It'll feel like there's something in your eye, but it's just the irregular surface.  (+ info)

how long does it take a pterygium to grow on to the Cornea?

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There's really no way of telling. Some people experience more rapid growth than others.
These can be removed at any stage if they're bothersome.  (+ info)

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