pterygium

[sungreen13]

Apterygium is a fleshy growth that invades the cornea. It is an abnormal process in which the conjunctiva (a membrane that covers the white of the eye) grows into the cornea.

A pingueculais a yellowish patch or bump on the white of the eye, most often on the side closest to the nose. It is not a tumor but an alteration of normal tissue resulting in a deposit of protein and fat. Unlike a pterygium, a pinguecula does not actually grow onto the cornea.

I know we are not suppose to self diagnos ourselves~ but the internet makes it so easy! Okay, in all seriousness~ I believe I have a pterygium. Actually as of now, it is only on the white of my eye (which is a pinguecula~ when it spreads onto the cornea it is then a pterygium.)

If I had insurance, I'd already be in a doctors chair~ *sigh* I'm working on it. I was just wondering if anyone else has had~ or know more (from a personal experience) about this????

 

[carmel92]

Nov. 10, 2009 at 3:24 PM

Sorry nothing here......good luck on your search!

[parrishsky]

Nov. 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM

Good luck April, wish I could help.

[cleanaturalady]

Nov. 13, 2009 at 8:58 AM

I don't know anything about that particular condition.  I also wish I could help.  I will send you healing vibes.