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Pterygium

Pterygium

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Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Eye

Symptoms

Itchy eyes
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
Red eye (single)
Double vision
Burning eyes
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Medications

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Artificial tears
Topical steroid

Procedures

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Surgery

Surgery

Other treatments

Sunscreen

Risk factors

Personal

Sun exposure

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