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What To Do For Growth In The Eye Which Is Itchy?
Hi Doctor, thanks for this opportunity. I have some pinkish growth in my eyes. i have noticed this growth for a while now. It itches me from time to time and feels like i have a little dirt in my eyes. Both eyes have this growth. What can this be and what home remedy can i do like type of food to eat etc to stop this growth? Edna
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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It seems from the history that you are having growth in the eye probably pterygium.
The treatment is by use of decongestant and artificial tears eye drops.
If the pterygium is progressive encroaching the cornea surgery is required in the form of pterygium excision and grafting.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having growth in the eye probably pterygium.
The treatment is by use of decongestant and artificial tears eye drops.
If the pterygium is progressive encroaching the cornea surgery is required in the form of pterygium excision and grafting.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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Hello Edna,
It is likely that you have developed a Pterygium in both eyes. It is a kind of conjunctival degeneration which occurs due to exposure to UV radiation of sunlight, dirt and dust. If it causes itching , you can use OTC Alaway/Zaditor eye drops, 1 drop twice a day for about 2 weeks. However treatment of pterygium is by surgery only.
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Dr.Anupama
It is likely that you have developed a Pterygium in both eyes. It is a kind of conjunctival degeneration which occurs due to exposure to UV radiation of sunlight, dirt and dust. If it causes itching , you can use OTC Alaway/Zaditor eye drops, 1 drop twice a day for about 2 weeks. However treatment of pterygium is by surgery only.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
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