Pterygium :
Pterygium is an eye condition characterized by growth of extra tissue that is red and fleshy on the conjunctiva. It is triangular in shape starts from the inner corner of the eye near the nose. The exact cause of pterygium is not known but genetics and environmental factors such as prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause this condition. Symptoms include inflammation and redness over eye, dryness, itch, in severe cases pterygium is potential enough to make person go blind. Preventive steps for pterygium involves wearing sunglasses and usage of hat if you are getting exposed to a an strong sunlight for long periods. Typically pterygium does not require any treatment unless it effects the vision of a person. Surgical removal of pterygium is the only treatment. However there are always chances of pterygium to recur.
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Dr Saisree Majji
MBBS, MD, DNB (Oph)
Fellowship in Ocular Oncology
Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surg
Ophthalmologist
Kode Venkatadri Chowdary Campus
Tadigadapa - Penamaluru Road
Tadigadapa, Vijayawada
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Fee : 350