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Pterygium in left eye

2018-11-29 06:14:53
I have pterygium in my left eye. How can I get rid of it? Please let me know about it. I am also suffering from hyperthyroidism.
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Hello If it is small then we can wait If it is approaching pupillary margin or inducing significant astigmatism then it can operated

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It will need operation. Please share a close up pic of your eyes with detailed information about pain and redness discharge itching and blurring of vision or consult an ophthalmologist nearby

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Hello, Pterygium is a fleshy benign growth starting from conjunctiva ,slowly and gradually encroaching on cornea. Please consult an ophthalmogist to rule out other close differentials. When small it can cause irritation, mild redness and watering. In which case you can apply ocurest eyedrops in left eye 4 times a day for a week and refresh tears eyerops in left eye 4 times a day for a month. Medicines will not cure pterygium. It needs to be surgically removed if increasing in size / causing blurry vision / for cosmetic reasons.
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wear protective sunglasses , use lubricant eyedrops like refresh tears on regular basis.

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Pterygium can only be removed by surgery
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It’s a minor surgery with no risks

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