To determine the prevalence of pinguecula and pterygium and to investigate their associations in a general adult population in North-Western Spain. An age-stratified random sample of 1155 subjects ...

Pinguecula is a yellowish elevated growth in the conjunctiva associated with excessive sunlight exposure. Pterygium (surfer’s eye) usually starts as pinguecula and grows to cover part of the cornea.

Patient-reported results of a novel treatment for pterygium and pinguecula, a common incurable eye condition presented at ARVO's Israel Chapter national meeting. The treatment utilizes the well ...

The clinics most recent post covers two eye conditions that go hand and hand, Pinguecula and Pterygium. Pinguecula and Pterygium, also known as surfer’s eye, are two conditions ...

Pinguecula and pterygium are growths on the surface of the eyes from excessive sunlight exposure. It is commonly seen in surfers, fishermen, skiers and people who spend long hours in the sun or ...

Introduction Amar Agarwal Pterygium is one of the oldest pathologies known to ophthalmologists. ... Preop image of pinguecula (bottom left). Day 1 postop (bottom right). Images: Gulani AC.

Purpose To investigate metallothionein (MT) expression in pterygium, pinguecula and normal conjunctiva and define its possible significance in this area of the eye. In order to further elucidate ...

Patient-reported results of a novel treatment for pterygium and pinguecula, a common incurable eye condition presented at ARVO's Israel Chapter national meeting. The treatment utilizes the well ...