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May reappear in up to
60%
of cases, if not properly treated
What is a pterygium?
A pterygium is an abnormal growth of the conjunctiva over the cornea. It most often occurs on the nasal side of the eye, but can occur on the outer side or on both.
What causes it?
The main risk factor for developing a pterygium is exposure to the sun and dryness, which is why it usually occurs in the area between the eyelids. People who work outdoors are most frequently affected.
How can it be prevented?
The main preventive measure is to wear sunglasses during prolonged periods of exposure to the sun and the use of lubricating eye drops to prevent dryness.
Symptoms
A pterygium appears as an elevated whitish zone on the inside and/or outside edge of the cornea. It is painless and symptoms depend mainly on the size of the lesion.
The smaller ones can be asymptomatic, but, as they grow, they can cause discomfort on the surface of the eye, such as: red eye, tearing, foreign body sensation and, in severe cases, vision can become compromised, if it leads to astigmatism, in which larger areas of the cornea become covered.
Associated treatments
The small lesions generally do not require treatment and can be managed simply with lubricating eye drops. More advanced cases require surgical removal.
Specialists who treat this pathology
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IMO Institute of Ocular Microsurgery
Josep María Lladó, 3
08035 Barcelona
Phone: (+34) 934 000 700
E-mail: international@imo.es
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By car
GPS navigator coordinates:
41º 24’ 38” N – 02º 07’ 29” E
Exit 7 of the Ronda de Dalt (mountain side). The clinic has a car park with more than 200 parking spaces.
By bus
Autobus H2: Rotonda de Bellesguard, parada 1540
Autobus 196: Josep Maria Lladó-Bellesguard, parada 3191
Autobuses H2, 123, 196: Ronda de Dalt – Bellesguard, parada 0071
How to arrive at IMO from:
IMO Madrid
C/ Valle de Pinares Llanos, 3
28035 Madrid
Phone: (+34) 910 783 783
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Public transport
Metro Lacoma (líne 7)
Autobuses:
- Lines 49 & 64, stop “Senda del Infante”
- Line N21, stop “Metro Lacoma”
Timetables
Patient care:
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
IMO Andorra
Av. de les Nacions Unides, 17
AD700 Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
Phone: (+376) 688 55 44
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IMO Manresa
C/ Carrasco i Formiguera, 33 (Baixos)
08242 – Manresa
Tel: (+34) 938 749 160
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Public transport
FGC. Line R5 & R50 direction Manresa. Station/Stop: Baixador de Manresa
Timetables
Monday to Friday, 08:30 A.M – 13:30 PM / 15:00 PM – 20:00 PM
