Pinguecula and Pterygium Surgery in San Diego

Primary causes include cumulative UV radiation from sun exposure, and dry, windy, and dusty conditions. It is common in outdoor workers and athletes in sunny regions like San Diego.

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• Foreign body sensation
• Irritation and redness
• Visual disturbances
• Increased sensitivity to light

• Medications: Lubricating eye drops, ointments, and non-steroidal or mild steroid eye drops to reduce inflammation.
• Surgery: Modern techniques involve removing the pterygium and using a graft of tissue from under the eyelid, reducing the risk of regrowth.

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• Wearing UV-protective sunglasses
• Using hats to shield eyes from the sun
• Avoiding dry, dusty, and windy conditions

Learn more about preventing pterygium here

Pterygium removal is an outpatient procedure with a healing period lasting several weeks. Comprehensive care and support are provided throughout the process by Dr. Feldman and her team.

To learn more or schedule a consultation with Dr. Sandy Feldman, contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center.

• What Causes Pterygium
• Prevention of Pterygium
• Diagnosis of Pterygium
• Treatment of Pterygium
• What to Expect from Pterygium Surgery

ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center provides Pterygium surgery in the San Diego, California area. This web page is for general information. For formal medical advice, please contact us to schedule a consultation.