{"id":8931,"date":"2025-02-20T15:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramirezgalvez.com\/?page_id=8931"},"modified":"2026-10-16T10:52:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T08:52:22","slug":"pterygium-and-pinguecula","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ramirezgalvez.com\/en\/eye-problems\/pterygium-and-pinguecula\/","title":{"rendered":"Pterygium and Pinguecula"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8931\" class=\"elementor elementor-8931 elementor-2991\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-60a257c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60a257c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;video&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-868678d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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linked to exposure to sun, wind and dryness<br \/>\u2705 A pinguecula does not usually affect vision; a pterygium can, if it advances towards the centre of the cornea<br \/>\u2705 Both may occasionally become inflamed and red<\/p><p>An eye examination makes it possible to tell them apart, assess how they are progressing and decide on the most suitable treatment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-22132e9 aux-appear-watch-animation aux-fade-in-up e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22132e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6f50d e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"5b6f50d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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c2.826,0,5.12-2.294,5.12-5.12v-26.03h26.03c2.826,0,5.12-2.294,5.12-5.12v-23.972C403.53,110.269,401.237,107.981,398.41,107.981    z M393.29,131.953h-26.03c-2.826,0-5.12,2.294-5.12,5.12v26.03H348.46v-26.03c0-2.826-2.294-5.12-5.12-5.12h-26.081v-13.732    h26.081c2.826,0,5.12-2.294,5.12-5.12v-26.03h13.681v26.03c0,2.826,2.294,5.12,5.12,5.12h26.03V131.953z\"><\/path>\t<\/g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tTreatment of Pterygium and Pinguecula\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-958763651\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-958763651\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-c1a788d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1a788d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf157b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"4bf157b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\"><\/h3><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-secondary\"><span class=\"aux-head-before\">Watch out for signs that may indicate their onset<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p>\u2705 Eye redness, especially after exposure to sun, wind or dust<br \/>\u2705 A foreign-body or gritty sensation, or irritation in the eye<br \/>\u2705 Dry eyes, stinging and watering<br \/>\u2705 A visible yellowish or fleshy growth on the conjunctiva or cornea<br \/>\u2705 Discomfort when wearing contact lenses<br \/>\u2705 In advanced pterygium, blurred vision or induced astigmatism if it spreads onto the cornea<\/p><p>If you notice any of these symptoms, see an ophthalmologist to have the lesion assessed and the most suitable treatment determined.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-958763652\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-958763652\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-3cf9334 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cf9334\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-180ed56 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"180ed56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\"><\/h3><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-secondary\"><span class=\"aux-head-before\">Why do pterygium and pinguecula develop?<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation<\/strong>: the main factor in the development of these growths.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Dry, dusty environments<\/strong>: wind, sand and pollution can irritate the ocular surface.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Not wearing sunglasses enough<\/strong>: a lack of adequate protection increases the risk.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Genetic predisposition<\/strong>: some people are more prone to developing these conditions.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Age<\/strong>: they are more common in older adults, although they can appear in younger people exposed to risk factors.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Excessive screen use without adequate lubrication<\/strong>: this can contribute to dry eye and chronic irritation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-958763653\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-958763653\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-d986124 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d986124\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a18e151 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"a18e151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\"><\/h3><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-secondary\"><span class=\"aux-head-before\">From conservative options to surgery in advanced cases<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p>Treatment varies according to the severity and the patient's symptoms.<\/p><p>Treatment options:<\/p><p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Artificial tears:<\/strong> to relieve dryness and eye irritation.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Anti-inflammatory eye drops:<\/strong> to reduce inflammation in symptomatic cases.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Wearing sunglasses:<\/strong> to protect the eyes from UV radiation and prevent growth.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Surgical removal of the pterygium:<\/strong> indicated if it affects vision or causes persistent discomfort.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Advanced techniques with conjunctival graft:<\/strong> these reduce the risk of recurrence after surgery.<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Regular ophthalmological follow-up:<\/strong> to monitor progression and prevent complications.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-d22862a e-flex 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;arrow&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 700 10\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M350,10L340,0h20L350,10z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dd5669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"8dd5669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\"><\/h3><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-secondary\"><span class=\"aux-head-before\">Answers to <\/span><span class=\"aux-head-highlight\">your questions<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p>We answer the most common questions about the symptoms and treatment of <strong>pterygium and pinguecula<\/strong>. Find all the information you need here to look after your vision with confidence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b569310 e-con-full aux-appear-watch-animation aux-fade-in-up e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b569310\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-925e57b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"925e57b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1531\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1531\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"b159ff04-3740-4ac3-96cc-b414ded50b3a\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><polygon points=\"8.39 7.64 8.39 0 7.61 0 7.61 7.64 0 7.64 0 8.4 7.61 8.4 7.61 16 8.39 16 8.39 8.4 16 8.4 16 7.64 8.39 7.64\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"adf49d60-5815-4ece-8d49-00a021de5c06\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/rect><rect y=\"7.64\" width=\"16\" height=\"0.76\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can pterygium or pinguecula disappear on their own?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1531\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1531\"><p>No, once they appear, they do not go away on their own. They may stabilise or grow over time.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1532\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1532\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"b159ff04-3740-4ac3-96cc-b414ded50b3a\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><polygon points=\"8.39 7.64 8.39 0 7.61 0 7.61 7.64 0 7.64 0 8.4 7.61 8.4 7.61 16 8.39 16 8.39 8.4 16 8.4 16 7.64 8.39 7.64\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"adf49d60-5815-4ece-8d49-00a021de5c06\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/rect><rect y=\"7.64\" width=\"16\" height=\"0.76\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is surgery the only option for pterygium?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1532\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1532\"><p>Not always. If it does not affect vision or cause discomfort, conservative treatments such as lubricating and anti-inflammatory eye drops can be used.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1533\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1533\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"b159ff04-3740-4ac3-96cc-b414ded50b3a\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><polygon points=\"8.39 7.64 8.39 0 7.61 0 7.61 7.64 0 7.64 0 8.4 7.61 8.4 7.61 16 8.39 16 8.39 8.4 16 8.4 16 7.64 8.39 7.64\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"adf49d60-5815-4ece-8d49-00a021de5c06\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/rect><rect y=\"7.64\" width=\"16\" height=\"0.76\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can a pinguecula turn into a pterygium?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1533\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1533\"><p>It is not usual, although in some cases a pinguecula can progress towards a pterygium if the irritation and exposure to risk factors continue.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d54f9dd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4d54f9dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1291\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1291\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"b159ff04-3740-4ac3-96cc-b414ded50b3a\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><polygon points=\"8.39 7.64 8.39 0 7.61 0 7.61 7.64 0 7.64 0 8.4 7.61 8.4 7.61 16 8.39 16 8.39 8.4 16 8.4 16 7.64 8.39 7.64\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"adf49d60-5815-4ece-8d49-00a021de5c06\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/rect><rect y=\"7.64\" width=\"16\" height=\"0.76\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does recovery take after pterygium surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1291\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1291\"><p>Full recovery can take several weeks. It is advisable to avoid sun exposure and follow medical advice for better healing.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1292\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1292\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"b159ff04-3740-4ac3-96cc-b414ded50b3a\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><polygon points=\"8.39 7.64 8.39 0 7.61 0 7.61 7.64 0 7.64 0 8.4 7.61 8.4 7.61 16 8.39 16 8.39 8.4 16 8.4 16 7.64 8.39 7.64\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"adf49d60-5815-4ece-8d49-00a021de5c06\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/rect><rect y=\"7.64\" width=\"16\" height=\"0.76\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can pterygium and pinguecula be prevented?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1292\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1292\"><p>Yes, by wearing sunglasses with a UV filter, keeping the eyes well lubricated and protecting them from wind and dryness.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1293\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1293\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"b159ff04-3740-4ac3-96cc-b414ded50b3a\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><polygon points=\"8.39 7.64 8.39 0 7.61 0 7.61 7.64 0 7.64 0 8.4 7.61 8.4 7.61 16 8.39 16 8.39 8.4 16 8.4 16 7.64 8.39 7.64\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"adf49d60-5815-4ece-8d49-00a021de5c06\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" style=\"opacity:0\"><\/rect><rect y=\"7.64\" width=\"16\" height=\"0.76\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can pterygium grow back after surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1293\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1293\"><p>There is a small risk of recurrence, but with advanced techniques such as conjunctival grafting, this risk is significantly reduced.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pterygium and Pinguecula Portada Pterygium and pinguecula are conditions of the ocular surface that can cause discomfort, affect the appearance of the eye and, in some cases, vision. 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