Pterygium Removal
Limited Time Offer: $250 OFF Through August!
Most Insurances Accepted, Financing Options Available
What Is Pterygium?
Pterygium is commonly called surfer’s eye or farmer’s eye, but you don’t have to be a surfer or a farmer to get this eye condition.
A pterygium will appear as a raised, white or pink tissue on the white of one or both eyes, near the area close to your nose.
Although it’s not typically a medical emergency and it may clear up on its own, some people are self-conscious about the appearance of this condition. You can also start to experience vision problems or eye irritations such as:
- Astigmatism (if the shape of your cornea becomes distorted)
- Blurry vision (if the growth covers your pupil)
- Feeling of a foreign sensation
- Redness, burning, or itching
5 Risk Factors
- Genetics: this condition can be hereditary
- Age: Pterygium is more common in people over 40
- Gender: Pterygium is typically more prevalent in men
- Outdoor Activities: Exposure to sun & wind
- Immune System Disorders
Exposure to damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun poses the highest risk
Pterygium Treatments
- Over-the-counter eye ointments
- Lubricated eyedrops
- Prescription medications to reduce
If these methods are unsuccessful, we may discuss surgical treatment options
How to Reduce Risk
- Wear 99%-100% UVA and UVB protection sunglasses (preferably wrap-around) when you are outside
- Reduce your exposure to dusty/windy and low humidity environments
- Wear wide-brim hats to shield your eyes from the sun.
If you notice a growth on your eye, it is best to have it checked by a professional. Contact us today to arrange an appointment!
Who We Are
Azul Vision is the largest eye care practice in California with twenty-six locations throughout the Southern California region. We offer access to the most cutting-edge technology and advanced procedures available today. Our world-class physicians are some of the best eye surgeons around and are experts in all aspects of eye care and eye surgery, as well as leading surgeons in vision correction, cataract surgery, and laser eye surgery.
meet the team