Pterigium
A growth that starts on the clear tissue of the eye that can spread to the cornea.The noncancerous, triangular growth may occur on one or both eyes. It’s more common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun, such as those who work outdoors.The painless growth may be slightly raised and contain obvious blood vessels. It may cause irritation and possibly affect vision.
Diagnosing Pterigium :
Your eye care provider can diagnose pterigium with a slit lamp. Visit a Pterigium Eye Treatment In Siliguri at ikshana eye clinic.A slip lamp is a type of microscope that focuses a narrow (a “slit”) line of bright light on your eye. It helps your provider look at the front and inside of your eye. A slit lamp exam is a normal part of an eye exam
Other eye tests your provider may perform include:
- Visual acuity test: This test checks how well you can see letters or symbols on a chart 20 feet away.
- Corneal topography: This is a type of photography that uses a computer to create a 3D map of the surface of your cornea.
