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Pterygium and/or Pinguecula

What is it?

Pterygium

A growth (pink, fleshy tissue) over ‘the white part of the eye (conjunctiva)’  that slowly appears over time.

  • It can grow over they eye pupil and affect ones vision
  • The growth can also occur on the nail (scarring/injury between the proximal nailfold and matrix) where the skin grows on to the nail dividing/splitting the nail in two.

Pinguecula

  • Yellowish raised growth on the whites of eye, it a deposit of calcium,fat and protein.
  • It is believed to be caused by changes in the whites of eye (conjuctiva) tissue.
  • It is non- cancerous and normally forms on the inner side of the eye near the nose.
All bumps in the eye should be investigated especially if causing blurred vision and discomfort

Cause

Eyes:

  • Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light or sunlight including sunlight reflected off snow or water
  • Outdoor jobs exposed to sunlight
  • Living or working in a dry and/or windy and/or dusty climate/condition
  • Dry eyes

Nail:

Treatments

  • Surgical procedure

Syndromes

Symptoms

  • Growth of a thin layer of skin (pink, fleshy tissue)  on the inner edge of your eye between your pupil and your nose?
  • Growth of a thin layer of skin (pink, fleshy tissue) on the outer edge of your eye, between your pupil and the side of your face?
  • Yellow patch or bump on your eye (pinguecula)?
  • Itchy eye?
  • Burning eye feeling?
  • Dry and/or  gritty feeling in your eye?
  • Eye redness, swelling, or irritation?
  • Watery eyes?
  • Redness and inflammation, particularly if the pterygium is growing?
  • Blurred or distorted/impaired vision, if the pterygium grows onto the pupil?
  • Sensation of a foreign body in the eye?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

  • A feeling that something is in your eye
  • Blurred vision
  • Blindness
  • Decreased vision
  • Difficulty opening one’s eyelids due to pain and irritation
  • Severe Sensitivity to light
  • Severe eye pain
  • Keratitis

General tips

  • Wear UV-protection sunglasses or eye wear to shield your eyes from dust, wind, and sunlight. This will also protect your eyes from bright reflections on water or snow.
  • Use lubricating eye drops to help soothe and moisten your eyes.
  • Wear a wide-brimmed hat to help shield your eyes from the sun.

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This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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