A pterygium is a raised, wedge-shaped lump on the eyeball that begins in the white of the eye (the sclera) and may invade the cornea. Pterygiums are benign (non-cancerous) tumours, but they can disfigure the eye.
What is ocular pterygium?

A pterygium is a raised, wedge-shaped lump on the eyeball that begins in the white of the eye (the sclera) and may invade the cornea. Pterygiums are benign (non-cancerous) tumours, but they can disfigure the eye.
We receive many patients who are going blind due to diabetes and also presenting with Glaucoma problems. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that gradually robs you of your vision. It usually has no symptoms and can result in
Strabismus, a common condition among children and young people, is a visual problem that causes the eyes to be misaligned and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead, while the other eye looks in different directions.
A cataract is a clouding (opacity) in the lens of the eye that hinders vision. Cataracts are a problem that everyone will experience at some point. However, it is not a cause for alarm. It is not a disease.