What is pterygium of the eye?
A pterygium of the eye is a non-cancerous growth of tissue that can form from the nasal side of the eye (conjunctiva) and extend onto the corneal surface. Men are more likely than women to develop this condition. Some symptoms include, redness, swelling, irritation, and blurred vision.
How do members experience pterygium of the eye?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pterygium of the eye*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pterygium of the eye*
Who has pterygium of the eye on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 14 |