Pterygium Surgery For Cornea Thickening

By Dr. Martinez | July 4, 2009

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by Dr. Martinez

If you’ve been having problems with your eyes, you may need Pterygium surgery. Over the years this has become a popular topic and even more popular surgery. If you’ve ever experienced issues with your vision, one of the best ways to retain what you lost is by innovative surgical procedures. This way you can see life the way it was meant to be seen.

Pterygium is a condition that develops when your cornea starts to thicken. One of the first signs is redness and irritation in the eyes. To most of us this is just something that is expected when the eyes get something in them, but if you have Pterygium, your eye sight will start to dissipate. This is why it’s extremely important you reverse the problem before it gets worse.

The cause of this condition is from the excessive amount of UV Rays the eyes are introduced to throughout each day. In fact, over exposure to excess dust, water sports, and many other variables can begin the process. However, it’s the reflection of sunlight that ends up leading to the problem.

In the early stages of this condition, simple eye drops may be all that is necessary to reverse the problems associated with it. These eye drops will not be of the over the counter variety and must be acquired with a prescription. However, they must be employed quickly as the problem of Pterygium will expand if not properly treated.

Then again, before you do anything else you should see a doctor when you reach the early stages. Granted the condition is primarily benign, if you don’t reverse the issue fast, your eyesight could disappear. The only way to truly do this in the later stages is by removing the build-up. Just make sure it’s a qualified surgeon who does the surgery.

Even if you’re afraid of surgery, this is not one you should shy away from when you hear about it. Actually if you read about the procedure itself, you’ll notice there aren’t nearly as many side effects as normal eye surgeries. Sure you will have some, but not many of the same.

If you want the details about how the surgery works, it’s quite easy. All they do is remove the excess tissue from your infected eye or eyes. Years ago you may have heard stories about the issues surrounding this surgery, but over the last 5 years there have been significant changes. The success rate is unmatched, which is a comforting thought.

Whether you get the surgery or not is up to you. However, it’s important to understand that you can prevent it from happening by taking the proper precautions. It’s as easy as wearing sunglasses that block UV Rays, staying out of tanning beds, and anything else that provides this problematic lighting. If by chance you still get Pterygium, at least there is hope that your sight will refrain from being a problem with the right treatment.

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