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Pterygium - Symptom

Symptoms:

The primary symptom of a pterygium is a painless area of elevated white tissue, with blood vessels on the inner or outer edge of the cornea.

Signs and tests:

A physical examination of the eyes and eyelids confirms the diagnosis. Special tests are usually not necessary.

Eye anatomy

Reviewed last on: 10/6/2008
Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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