Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye) – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
What is a Pterygium? A pterygium, also known as surfer’s eye, is a non-cancerous growth that starts in the clear, thin tissue of the eye called the conjunctiva. It can remain small or grow large enough to cover the cornea resulting in loss of vision. What causes a Pterygium? The exact cause is unknown but…