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Pterygium

It is an overgrowth of conjunctiva which grows like a reddish swelling towards the cornea (the clear parts of the eye). It usually happens in surfers due to excessive sun and wind exposure. It causes redness, irritation and watering. Occasionally it can cause eyes to become sore and interfere with vision, by causing astigmatism or blocking the vision. It can be avoided by using UV protective sunglasses. If irritation is only mild, lubricating drops help initially but if it continues to grow in size and causes redness, irritation and pain, it can be surgically excised and replaced by anti conjunctival graft with absorbable sutures.

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