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Pterygium (pronounced tur-IJ-ee-um) is a relatively common condition that affects those who spend much of their time outdoors. As this condition often affects surfers, it is commonly referred to as Surfers Eye. That said, it can affect anyone - even children who don't wear sunglasses outdoors.
Pterygium is a non-cancerous lesion that usually grows gradually over many years. It may even stop growing completely after a certain point. In advanced cases, a pterygium can continue growing until it covers the pupil of the eye and interferes with vision.
Symptoms of Pterygium:
Most experts believe that the most significant risk factors include:
The procedure is performed with a self graft that involves harvesting the healthy part of the procedure skin. We use a special glue that replaces the use of stitches by adhering the transplanted tissue. This provides a better, quicker recovery, and reduces the likelihood that the Pterygium will reappear.