Pterygium: A common presentation with cancerous masquerade conditions

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Pterygium: A common presentation with cancerous masquerade conditions

3 February 2021

By William Shew and Mo Ziaei

Wednesday 3 February 2021, 12:10 AM

Typical pterygium of the left medial conjunctiva [Image: Supplied]

This article, by William Shew and Mo Ziaei, will help guide you through examination and treatment of pterygium, otherwise known as surfer’s eye

Key points, Pterygia have a strong association with ultraviolet light exposure – the Coroneo effect results in nasal pterygium development. Topical lubricants a, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

Surgery

References

Bradley JC, Yang W, Bradley RH, et al. The science of pterygia. Br J Ophthalmol 2010;94(7):815–20.
Mann I, Potter D. Geographic ophthalmology: A preliminary study of the Maoris of New Zealand. Am J Ophthalmol 1969;67(3):358–69.
Panchapakesan J, Hourihan F, Mitchell P. Prevalence of pterygium and pinguecula: the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Aust N Z J Ophthalmol 1998;26, Supp.1:2–5.
Coroneo M. Ultraviolet radiation and the anterior eye. Eye Contact Lens 2011;37(4):214–24.

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