A pterygium, from the Greek word for "wing," is an abnormal growth of tissue that extends from the conjunctiva (a membrane that covers the white of the eye) onto the cornea. Pterygia may be small, or grow large enough to interfere with vision and cause irritation. These growths are commonly located on the inner corner of the eye.
Symptoms :
Appearance of a raised pink, white, or red lesion on the eye
Redness and irritation of the eye
Foreign body sensation
Decreased or blurry vision
Symptoms :
Pinkness or redness in the eye
Red, inflamed inner eyelids
Blurred vision
Sandy or scratchy feeling in the eye
Pus, mucous, or watery discharge from the eye
The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have conjunctivitis. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your ophthalmologist for a complete exam.