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Pterygium

Pterygium, clinical photo
Image type
Clinical photo
Patient
53-year-old female

Pterygium in a 53-year-old female. Note the fibrovascular growth extending from the conjunctiva onto the cornea, often associated with UV exposure. Monitor for progression toward the visual axis. Lubrication relieves symptoms; surgical excision is indicated if vision is threatened.

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