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What causes 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
The environment: Accumulated UV exposure and irritants such as dust and sand. Aboiut 10% of adult Queenslanders have at least 1 pterygium.
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