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Results 1 - 6 of 7 for Pinguecula
  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 ...
  2. 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 - ...
  3. American Academy of Ophthalmology website. Pinguecula and Pterygium. www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/pinguecula-pterygium . Updated September 23, 2022. Accessed January 31, 2023. Cioffi GA, Liebmann ...
  4. American Academy of Ophthalmology website. Pinguecula and pterygium. www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/pinguecula-pterygium . Updated September 23, 2022. Accessed January 31, 2023. Coroneo MT, Tan ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...