Conjunctivochalasis and pterygium, two common ocular conditions associated with inflammatory changes and elastic tissue abnormalities, often occur simultaneously, according to Tong and colleagues.
Pinguecula and pterygium are both types of non-cancerous tissue overgrowth. If a pinguecula progresses and grows into the cornea, it becomes a pterygium. You can use over-the-counter lubrication ...
Laura had pterygium, a painful, non-cancerous growth caused by too much sunlight exposure without wearing sunglasses or adequate sun protection. Essentially it is a 'fleshy overgrowth of the ...