PTERYGIUM REMOVAL SURGERY

A pterygium is a growth of scar tissue and blood vessels on the sun-exposed surface of the eye in response to ultraviolet damage from the environment. A pterygium often grows in a wing shape, which extends across the cornea towards the pupil. Pterygium most often occurs on the inner side of the pupil. The best treatment for pterygium is prevention. Wearing wrap around sunglasses when exposed to sun and wind will prevent a pterygium. Decongestants simply disguise the redness while the pterygium grows. A single dilated vessel can be treated with a laser but permanent removal of a pterygium requires surgery and this surgery can be performed by Dr. Miguel Castillo.