Pterygium excision (also called pterygium removal) is a treatment that removes the degenerated tissue that has grown onto the cornea, helping to reduce redness and irritation and restore clearer vision.
Pinguecula develops when the eye is irritated by triggers such as sunlight, wind, or dust particles, causing redness, stinging, and a sensation of a foreign object in the eye. If left untreated for a long time, it may progress into a pterygium.
Glaucoma is a degenerative condition of the optic nerve, usually caused by elevated eye pressure that compresses and damages the optic disc. It typically develops slowly and with almost no noticeable symptoms.
Can cataracts cause blindness? Cataracts are a condition in which the eye's lens becomes cloudy, causing blurred vision, glare or halos around lights, double vision, and color distortion — and vision may be affected if the condition is not treated appropriately.
Cataracts in the elderly occur when the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy, causing blurred vision, double vision, or light sensitivity. Recognizing symptoms early helps reduce the impact on quality of life.
