Pterygium is a type of tissue growth that occurs on the white part of the eye (conjunctiva). It is also known as "eye flesh" colloquially. For detailed information about the disease, you can visit our Pterygium page.

Symptoms of pterygium include redness of the eyes, burning sensation, irritation, itching, and blurred vision.

Pterygium is generally associated with environmental factors such as excessive exposure to sunlight, dust, wind, and pollution, although genetic predisposition can also be a factor.

The treatment for pterygium involves surgical removal. In cases of small and non-progressing lesions, monitoring of the patient may be sufficient.

After pterygium surgery, recurrence rates vary between 30% and 70% in operations where only the growing tissue is removed. When graft surgery is performed, the recurrence rate can drop to single digits.

Pterygium surgery is recommended when the condition significantly bothers the patient socially or causes vision problems.

Pterygium can cause pain by irritating the surface of the eye. Additionally, it can affect the cornea and cause discomfort on the corneal surface.

It is not known for pterygium to directly cause allergic reactions, but allergic Conjunctivitis can trigger the formation of pterygium.

Yes, pterygium can affect contact lens use and reduce the comfort and tolerance of the lens.

To prevent the formation of pterygium, it is important to protect the eyes from UV rays by wearing sunglasses and to use protective eyewear in work environments where there is heavy exposure to dust.