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Results 1 - 5 of 5 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. Corneal Conditions From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)  
    Corneal Disorders/Start Here ... Corneal Disorders ... Refractive Errors/Specifics ... Refractive Errors ... National Eye Institute ... The cornea is the clear outer layer at ...
    https://www.nei.nih.gov/.../corneal-conditions - External Health Links
  3. 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
  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)  
    Eye Wear/Specifics ... Eye Wear ... Sun Exposure/Specifics ... Sun Exposure ... 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