Eye Cysts & Pterygium (Surfer's Eye)
Eye Cysts & Pterygium (Surfer's Eye)
Pterygium is a growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye that can extend to the cornea. We offer advanced surgical excision with grafting to prevent recurrence, along with management of various benign ocular cysts and surface lesions.
Our Treatment Benefits
Comfort Restoration
Eliminating the chronic irritation and 'foreign body' sensation.
Improved Vision
Preventing growth from obscuring the visual axis.
Our Process
Surface Exam
Evaluating the size and vascularity of the growth.
Excision
Microsurgical removal with local anesthesia.
Grafting
Placing a conjunctival graft to ensure smooth healing.
Patients suffering from a progressive pterygium encroaching across the cornea or housing bothersome conjunctival cysts that cause chronic physical irritation or obstructive visual degradation. Surgery is indicated when conservative lubrication fails.
The operated eye will generally feel notably scratchy, red, and irritated for up to several weeks as the conjunctiva regenerates. A specialized conjunctival autograft is usually precisely placed to assist localized healing and reduce recurrence.
The most statistically common clinical risk is the biological recurrence of the pterygium tissue over the ensuing months. Secondary, less frequent complications include superficial infection or excessive localized conjunctival scarring.
Aggressive, consistent UV protection (utilizing polarized sunglasses) is strictly essential post-surgery to dramatically reduce the primary risk factors for recurrence. Use heavily prescribed lubricating drops rigorously as clinically instructed.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a fleshy tissue growth starting from the white of the eye and extending onto the cornea, heavily linked to sun (UV), wind, and dust exposure. If it frequently becomes inflamed, constantly red, or affects vision by inducing astigmatism, aesthetic surgical removal using an autograft technique is recommended.
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