A pterygium is a benign growth of tissue that forms on the white of the eye. Read on to learn about the causes and symptoms of pterygia, plus how to treat them.

Pterygium: Pterygium, which is also called “surfer’s eye,” is a raised growth on your cornea. Your eyes may be irritated, red, or swollen. If it grows large enough, pterygium can cover part ...

A pterygium is a pinguecula that extends into the clear front window of the eye or the cornea. It is often shaped like a triangular wedge, says Jodi M. Moore-Weiss, OD , an optometrist at the Mayo ...

Pterygium is a common ocular surface disease characterized by cellular proliferation, neovascularization and inflammation. It indicates conjunctivalization of the cornea due to localized ...

Pterygium is a degenerative condition of the ocular surface. The growth is known to cause issues such as visual blur or recurrent inflammation. It can also induce astigmatism and corneal aberrations.

If the pterygium has grown significantly, the patient might notice a white spot on the eye. Pterygia can also become raised, which contributes to the scratchy, irritated feeling.

The cornea is the clear layer on the front of your eye that helps focus light so you can see clearly. If it gets damaged, you might need to have it replaced. The surgeon will remove all or part of ...

"A pterygium is a very common fleshy growth of the cornea and conjunctiva. Some people call it 'surfer's eye,' although it can certainly happen in patients who are not surfers," Gorski said ...