Pterygium: Natural Remedies for Support and Prevention
Pterygium: Natural Remedies for Support and Prevention IMPORTANT: Pterygium is a fibrovascular proliferation of the conjunctiva that slowly grows from the inner corner of the eye toward the center of the cornea. It cannot be cured with natural remedies. When it approaches the pupil or deforms the cornea (inducing astigmatism), the only real solution is surgical excision with a conjunctival autograft, performed by an ophthalmologist. The remedies described below can slow the progression of an early pterygium, reduce irritation, redness, and the foreign body sensation, and help prevent recurrences after surgery, but they cannot dissolve the existing growth. Urgently consult an ophthalmologist if you notice: rapid growth toward the center of the cornea, decreased vision, severe pain, persistent redness lasting more than two weeks, repeated bleeding at the pterygium level, or changes in color. Any suspicion of a conjunctival tumor requires biopsy. ...