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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for pterygium
  1. What Is a Pinguecula and a Pterygium (Surfer's Eye)? (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    Pinguecula and pterygium (Surfer's Eye) are common, non-cancerous growths on the cornea and conjunctiva likely caused by exposure to ultraviolet ( ...
    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/pinguecula-pterygium - External Health Links
  2. Uveitis (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera (white of the eye), and can lead to vision loss if left ...
    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-uveitis - External Health Links
  3. Corneal Conditions From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)  
    Corneal Disorders/Start Here ... Corneal Disorders ... Refractive Errors/Specifics ... Refractive Errors ... The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. ...
    https://www.nei.nih.gov/.../corneal-conditions - External Health Links
  4. Risks of Tanning (Food and Drug Administration)  
    Tanning/Learn More ... Tanning ... Food and Drug Administration ... The risks, symptoms, and treatments associated with medical conditions as a result of tanning.
    https://www.fda.gov/.../tanning/risks-tanning - External Health Links
  5. Sun, UV Light, and Your Eyes (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    Sun Exposure/Specifics ... Sun Exposure ... Eye Wear/Specifics ... Eye Wear ... American Academy of Ophthalmology ... Ultraviolet (UV) light can harm your eyes and raise your risk ...
    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/sun - External Health Links
  6. Health Effects of UV Radiation (Environmental Protection Agency)  
    Sun Exposure/Start Here ... Sun Exposure ... Environmental Protection Agency ... A quick overview of the major health problems linked to overexposure to UV radiation ...
    https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/health-effects-uv-radiation - External Health Links