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    What is pterygium?

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    Dr Simon Little

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    Simon has over 30 years experience in Optometry and Optical Dispensing and is the owner of North Lakes Optometry, an Ethical, Independent Optometry Practice providing … View Profile

    A pterygium is a wing-like fleshy growth across the white of the eye usually in the 3 or 9 o'clock position. This is a defence mechanism, an overgrowth of normal tissue - it is not cancerous. Pterygia are caused by UV light and other irritants  - they are not inherited. In Queensland about 10% of adults have at least one pterygium.

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