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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Corneal pterygium
  1. Pterygium 
    ... cause a pterygium to grow farther onto the cornea. A pterygium can return after it is removed. ... P.E.R.F.E.C.T. for PTERYGIUM. Cornea . 2020. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002545. Epub ahead ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001011.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pinguecula 
    The pingueculum may grow over the cornea and block vision. When this happens, the growth is called a pterygium . These two conditions occur under similar conditions. However, they are thought to be separate diseases.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001025.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Corneal Conditions From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)  
    From the National Institutes of Health ... The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. There are several common conditions that affect the ...
    https://www.nei.nih.gov/.../corneal-conditions - External Health Links
  4. 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 (UV) light, dry
    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/pinguecula-pterygium - External Health Links
  5. Cloudy cornea 
    ... syndrome, vitamin A deficiency, or LASIK eye surgery Corneal dystrophy (inherited metabolic disease) Keratoconus Injury to the eye, including chemical burns and welding injury Tumors or growths on the eye Pterygium Bowen disease Clouding may affect all or part ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003317.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Corneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cornealdisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Eye Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include: Refractive errors Cataracts - ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyediseases.html - Health Topics
  8. Risks of Tanning (Food and Drug Administration)  
    Food and Drug Administration ... Tanning/Learn More ... Tanning ... The risks, symptoms, and treatments associated with medical conditions as a result of tanning.
    https://www.fda.gov/.../tanning/risks-tanning - External Health Links
  9. Sun, UV Light, and Your Eyes (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    American Academy of Ophthalmology ... Eye Wear/Specifics ... Eye Wear ... Sun Exposure/Specifics ... Sun Exposure ... Ultraviolet (UV) light can harm your eyes and raise your risk ...
    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/sun - External Health Links