{"id":44186,"date":"2025-06-23T13:15:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturaleyecare.com\/?post_type=vision&#038;p=44186"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:30:06","slug":"pterygium","status":"publish","type":"vision","link":"https:\/\/naturaleyecare.com\/eye-conditions\/pterygium\/","title":{"rendered":"Pterygium"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"44186\" class=\"elementor elementor-44186\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31e6d4f9 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31e6d4f9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d10ebc cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28d10ebc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A pterygium is a raised, cream colored growth usually on the nasal side of the white of the eye. It sometimes is more transparent, or can be yellowish or reddish. Before the growth extends onto the cornea it&#8217;s called a pingueculae. When it extends onto the cornea it&#8217;s called a pterygium.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3286b1a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3286b1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pterygium vs Pingueculae<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-146dd178 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"146dd178\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-742c9bb7 e-n-tabs-mobile cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"742c9bb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tabs_justify_horizontal&quot;:&quot;start&quot;,&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"1949080503\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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The conjunctiva is a thin layer that lies on the sclera, the white of the eye. Researchers have found that pterygium is linked to less dense corneal endothelial cell tissue, as well as an increase in astigmatism.<\/p>\n\n<p>Although pterygium is traditionally considered to be degenerative in nature, certain gene characteristics (WWOX) suggest that it is actually &#8220;premalignant&#8221; tissue, and that the WWOX gene may play a role in the growth and recurrence of pterygiums.<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<p>Although they can be removed surgically, the rate of recurrence is as high as 40%, and they tend to come back bigger and faster. A pterygium is not dangerous and it is not cancer, but can become uncomfortable. The main problem is that they can eventually distort vision due to the fact that they can grow onto the cornea, and eventually even onto the central part of the eye blocking light from entering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-19490805032\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-19490805032\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-37de558b e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37de558b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5562b70c e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5562b70c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c76eb2 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55c76eb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"symptoms\">Symptoms<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f4cb792 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f4cb792\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10bbb1ce cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10bbb1ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Raised, cream colored growth usually on the nasal side of the white of the eye.<\/p>\n\n<p>Other symptoms include an itchy or gritty feeling in the eye, redness, and possibly a sense of burning. As it becomes more advanced, it can become inflamed, causing redness and irritation as well as affecting vision if it starts to cover the cornea.<\/p>\n\n<p>Pterygium are not the same as xanthelasma, which consist of cream colored growths around the eyes, again, mostly on the side toward the nose. Xantheslasma are deposits of cholesterol near the eyes. Contrary to popular belief there is no conclusive evidence that these are linked to high cholesterol levels or heart disease caused by hardening of the arteries. These can also be surgically removed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-19490805033\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-19490805033\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-21b333e6 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21b333e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2962846c e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2962846c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49bfd16 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49bfd16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"causes\">Causes<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27343f43 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27343f43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These growths are usually caused by dry, hot, windy environments, and are found often on people that spend a lot of time outside. Researchers are beginning to understand what brings about these changes, possibly due to factors that include genetic modification and virus infection.<\/p><p><strong>Sun and wind.<\/strong> There is a higher rate in people living near the equator. In the United States, the incidence is less than 2%. In Florida and California, the incidence to close to 4%. By the equator, the incidence goes up to 20%. The condition is sometimes called surfer&#8217;s eye since it is more common in people exposed to wind and the UV radiation of the sun.<\/p><p><strong>Meibomian Gland Misfunction.<\/strong> New research explores a possible missing link between dry eye and pterygium: malfunctioning meibomian glands. Scientists found correlation between degree of meibomian gland structure problems and severity of pterygium incidence. The meibomian glands produce an oily substance called meibum which spreads thinly over the surface of the eye helping to protect the tear film. When such production is insufficient then not only does dry eye syndrome result, but there is apparently greater risk for pterygium development.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p><p><strong>Dry eyes.<\/strong> There is correlation between how fast the tear film protecting the cornea breaks up, and how concentrated the tear film is.<sup>3<\/sup><\/p><p><strong>Genetic changes.<\/strong>\u00a0Researchers have also discovered that genes are associated with pterygium. These include tumor suppressor gene p53, and WWOX, and other genes that are linked to the maintenance of DNA, cell growth, cell movement, and cell death.<sup>5,6<\/sup><\/p><p><strong>Virus.<\/strong>\u00a0Human papillomavirus infection is also a risk factor in some parts of the world and is associated with pterygium.<sup>7,8<\/sup><\/p><p><strong>Renal failure.<\/strong>\u00a0Although renal failure results in conjunctival lesions that may appear to be pinguecula, there is one study that found that patients with renal failure had a higher rate of pinguecula than healthy-eyed patients.<sup>9<\/sup><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-19490805034\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-19490805034\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-46b0f22 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46b0f22\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-027e6b8 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"027e6b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb3c4b1 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb3c4b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"selfmore\">Complementary Treatment and Self Help<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5098313 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5098313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>New research indicates the potential for curcumin in inhibiting pterygium growth. Scientists incubated pterygium cells with curcumin (the principal component of turmeric) and found that growth was significantly inhibited.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p><p>Ophthalmic lubricants without mercury compounds or anticholinergics and MSM eyedrops can be helpful. These eyedrops help soften the membranes, allowing fluids to pass through the outer layer of the tissues. When tissue membranes become permeable, nutrition is able to penetrate through the outer layer and provide the nutrients needed for the body to try to manage the pterygium growth.<\/p><p>In addition, these eyedrops equalize pressures, repair damaged membranes, clear up red spots and broken vessels, and help remove blemishes and other tissue particles.<\/p><p>While MSM eyedrops can be specifically helpful, the following are general points which are more generally very important for your vision.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Protect your vision from damaging UV radiation<\/strong>\u00a0with good quality 100% UVA\/UVB protecting wraparound sunglasses. Amber or brown are the best colored lenses for protecting the eyes, and the lenses should be polarized as well to reduce glare.<\/li><li><strong>Supplementation with nutrients and eyedrops<\/strong>\u00a0that have been found to be helpful to protect vision.<\/li><li><strong>Diet &amp; lifestyle recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; see our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/naturaleyecare.com\/eye-disease-prevention\/preventing-eye-disease\/\">protocol for healthy vision<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-19490805035\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-19490805035\" data-tab-index=\"5\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 5;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-48957c2 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48957c2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfebc4 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bfebc4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58adcc1 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58adcc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"news\" class=\"recent-posts\">Pterygium News<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbb9b31 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbb9b31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Want to learn more? See our blog for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/naturaleyecare.com\/?s=pterygium\">news on pterygium<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42681200 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42681200\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57500481 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57500481\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conventional Treatment\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6579a4ec e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6579a4ec\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71685897 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71685897\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the pterygium is interfering with your vision, then typically it is removed surgically. 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