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Pterygium/Carnosidad Removal
What is Pterygium/Carnosidad?
Pterygium/Carnosidad is a Condition Also Known As Surfer’s Eye
- A pterygium/carnosidad is a type of tissue that grows over the eye starting from the nasal area and grows toward the cornea. This growth can be dangerous because it can affect vision, cause the eye to be dry, as well as cause a poor appearance.
- As a pterygium/carnosidad grows, it may become red and irritated. Eventually, it may cause visual disturbances by disrupting the normally smooth surface of the cornea.
- In severe cases, a pterygium/carnosidad can entirely block a patient’s vision.
- Continuous exposure to UV radiation (usually from sunlight) is the most common cause of pterygium/carnosidad.
- In mild cases, pterygium/carnosidad redness and discomfort can be controlled with lubricant eye drops (artificial tears)
- When symptoms of redness, irritation or blurred vision are resistant to conservative treatment or when vision is affected by progressive growth of a pterygium/carnosidad, surgery is considered.
Treating Pterygium/Carnosidad – Advanced Sutureless Amniotic Membrane Pterygiectomy (ASAP)
Benefits of ASAP Procedure
- Best technique – meticulously cultivated over the years
- More comfortable for the patient and little to no pain
- In-office surgical suite with state-of-the-art technology
- Shorter recovery – return to work within 1-2 days after surgery
- Excellent results both clinically and cosmetically
- Reduced risk of pterygium/carnosidad recurring, one of the lowest rates in the world
- Covered by insurance and significant self-pay discount
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The first step in determining your candidacy for any procedure is to schedule a consultation and experience our comprehensive eye exam. This is the most complete eye exam available today and includes a consultation with one of our experienced surgeons. Utilizing advanced diagnostic technology, our surgeons will not only evaluate your candidacy for a procedure for but will look at the overall health of your eyes and establish a long term plan for your best vision.
Please help us provide you with the best experience by answering a few quick questions, and one of our surgical counselors will assist you. If you are a current patient and/or have a medical concern or question, please contact us directly at 301.896.0890.