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Medical Conditions - Surfers Eye

Surfer's eye, also known as pterygium, is a pink, fleshy growth on the conjunctiva that could also spread over the cornea. Long-term exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays and eye irritation from hot weather, wind, and dust are its common causes. Dry eyes, blurred vision, and eye irritation are common symptoms. Steroid eye drops and lubricants help manage the symptoms of this condition.

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What are the ways to cure Surfers eye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surfer's eye also called pterygium is a fleshy growth over the cornea. It is formed due to UV light.

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Which eye drop can be used for surfers eye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surfers eye or pterygium can only be corrected by a small surgery.

Are there any drops that can heal a pterygium?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a very small pterygium. I would not recommend surgery for this small pterygium. I am sorry but there is no medicine to treat pterygium.

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