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Pterygium and Pinguecula

Pterygium is a triangular-shaped fleshy tissue that encroaches onto the cornea usually on the nasal (nose) side of the eye. It is thought to be due to environmental factors such as ultraviolet light, chronic dryness and exposure to wind and dust.

Patients usually report on and off redness, mild discomfort, feeling of dryness or foreign body sensation and occasional tearing. Blurring of vision may be present if the pterygium encroaches too much onto the cornea causing astigmatism or if it covers the pupil. 

What is the treatment?
Surgical excision is indicated if the pterygium progresses towards the center of the cornea or for cosmetic reasons. We perform two types of surgery:
  1. pterygium excision with mitomycin-C
  2. pterygium excision with conjunctival grafting.
Recurrences are relatively common, but are lowest with conjunctival grafting (3-5%). 
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Makati Clinic
Level 4, Greenbelt 5
Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Ayala Center, , Makati City, Philippines, (near New World Hotel, Makati Shangrila Hotel, & Manila Peninsula Hotel) 

Phone: +63 2 7-729-3937
Or +63 2 7-729-EYES

Monday to Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm 
Saturday: 10:00am to 3:00pm 
Closed on Sundays and holidays

Ortigas Clinic
Level 5, Shangri-La Plaza
EDSA corner Shaw Blvd., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines (near EDSA Shangrila Hotel & Richmonde Hotel) 

Phone: +63 2 8-6360762

Monday to Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm 
Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm 
Closed on Sundays and holidays
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