A growth of pink, fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva (the white clear tissue around the iris) is called a pterygium. It can look scary, but it usually isn’t cancerous. The growth might spread slowly during your life or stop after a certain point. In extreme cases, it can cover your pupil and cause vision problems. Continue reading “Will this keep growing?”
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A growth on the eye
Many times, a pterygium does not cause symptoms. However, an inflamed or enlarged pterygium may cause redness and inflammation. A pterygium can grow onto the cornea (the clear, outer layer of the eye). This can distort the shape of the cornea, causing a condition called astigmatism. Symptoms of pterygium may include: Burning Gritty feeling ItchingContinue reading “A growth on the eye”