What is a pterygium (surfer’s eye)? A pterygium (ter-IJ-ee-um) is a raised, fleshy growth on your eye’s conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of your eye. The growth may look whiteish or pinkish and may have visible blood vessels in it. It typically starts in the corner of your eye and grows toward your iris (the colored part).
Pinguecula and pterygium (Surfer's Eye) are common, non-cancerous growths on the cornea and conjunctiva likely caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, dry eye and wind and dust.
A pterygium of the eye (pl.: pterygia or pterygiums, also called surfer's eye) is a pinkish, roughly triangular tissue growth of the conjunctiva onto the cornea of the eye. [2] It typically starts on the cornea near the nose. [3] It may slowly grow but rarely grows so large that it covers the pupil and impairs vision. [2] Often both eyes are involved. [5] The cause is unclear. [2] It appears ...
Pinguecula and pterygium are growths on the conjunctiva, the clear covering over the sclera, or white part of the eye. Wilmer Eye Institute ophthalmologist Allen Eghrari explains the similarities and differences between these two conditions, as well as prevention and treatment options.
Disease Entity Pterygium, from the Greek pterygos meaning “wing”, is a common ocular surface lesion originating in the limbal conjunctiva within the palpebral fissure with progressive involvement of the cornea. The lesion occurs more frequently at the nasal limbus than the temporal with a characteristic wing-like appearance. Etiology The pathogenesis of pterygia is highly correlated with ...
A pterygium is a growth of the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of your eye over the cornea. They usually don’t require treatment.