pterygium
Noun
Meaning
A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
scleritis
stye
conjunctivitis
keratitis
chalazion
pinguecula
blepharitis
dacryocystitis
episcleritis
webeye
dry eye syndrome
uveitis
external diseases of the eye
conjunctival diseases
ocular surface diseases
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In fact, pterygia (the plural of pterygium) that affect the vision can be surgically removed in about 30 to 45 minutes.
Some cases of surfer’s eye—especially minor cases—may not present any symptoms until the pterygium is big enough to see or feel.