Understanding and managing pterygium
A pterygium is a wing-shaped fibrovascular proliferation of the conjunctiva that grows across the cornea. Pterygium occurs more frequently in people who live in areas with high ultraviolet radiation. Dusty, hot, dry, windy, and smoky environments also play a part. Most occur on the nasal side.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.cehjournal.org/article/understanding-and-managing-pterygium/ |
| Summary: | A pterygium is a wing-shaped fibrovascular proliferation of the conjunctiva that grows across the cornea. Pterygium occurs more frequently in people who live in areas with high ultraviolet radiation. Dusty, hot, dry, windy, and smoky environments also play a part. Most occur on the nasal side. |
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| ISSN: | 0953-6833 0953-6833 |