PTERYGIUM
Pterygium is a growth of fleshy tissue (has blood vessels) that may start as a pinguecula. It can remain small or grow large enough to cover part of the cornea. When this happens, it can affect your vision.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of pterygium can range from mild to severe. They include:
- redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, mostly while the pterygium grows
- a yellow spot or bump on the white of your eye
- dry, itchy, burning eyes. Or feeling like sand or grit is stuck in your eye
- blurry vision
Risk factors that cause pterygium are: The eyes are continuously exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight for long periods of time. Moreover, pterygium also caused by dry eyes and various environment, which can lead to eye irritation, such as dust, smoke, wind and air. Therefore, this disease is common in tropical countries with lots of sunlight. and in people who always have to work or like to do outdoor activities.
Avoiding and protecting yourself from pterygium
lf, you have had a pterygium at least once before, try to avoid the things that cause these growths. Here are some ways:
- wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) light
- protect your eyes from dust by wearing glasses or goggles
- use artificial tears when your eyes are dry