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11-13-2006, 01:10 PM
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 Re: Pterygium question Dr. Leukoma wrote: - quote - > Charles wrote:
I stand corrected, it's a "pinguecula". So my question, that I think> > My question for the docs: Is it possible that this is the source > > of my astigmatism (~1D) even though the ptergyium is not > > encroaching into the cornea? > > If it's not encroaching onto the cornea, it is not a pterygium, and > therefore could not be causing astigmatism. > DrG you answered, was whether vision could be affected prior to it turning into a pterygium. -- |
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11-13-2006, 12:24 PM
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| Re: Pterygium question Charles wrote: - quote - > My question for the docs: Is it possible that this is the source of my
If it's not encroaching onto the cornea, it is not a pterygium, and> astigmatism (~1D) even though the ptergyium is not encroaching into the > cornea? therefore could not be causing astigmatism. DrG |
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11-12-2006, 11:46 PM
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| Re: Pterygium question Turns out I have pterygium as well. I assume it's not considered to be a big problem, since nobody even told me the name before. I was once prescribed some steroid eyedrops to stop inflammation. My question for the docs: Is it possible that this is the source of my astigmatism (~1D) even though the ptergyium is not encroaching into the cornea? -- |
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11-11-2006, 04:05 AM
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| Re: Pterygium question eddyblanco wrote: - quote - > Dr. Judy, How long does it usually take to operate a Pterygium?
Depends on what needs to be done, sometimes a graft is needed. Sincepterygium usually grow back and the removal leaves a scar, surgery is usually not done unless absolutely needed. See: http://www.bergeye.com/Disorders/pte...pterygium.html - quote - > Thanks again > Dr Judy wrote: > > eddyblanco wrote: > > > I have a Pterygium on my eyeball. My question is if it reaches the > > > pupil is the > > > vision lost temporary or does it affects the vision for ever? > > > Thanks > > > If the ptergium progresses to cover the pupil ( and they seldom do), it > > can be surgically removed. Vision will be restored after the surgery. > > > Dr Judy |
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11-11-2006, 01:24 AM
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| Re: Pterygium question Dr. Judy, How long does it usually take to operate a Pterygium? Thanks again Dr Judy wrote: - quote - > eddyblanco wrote: > > I have a Pterygium on my eyeball. My question is if it reaches the > > pupil is the > > vision lost temporary or does it affects the vision for ever? > > Thanks > If the ptergium progresses to cover the pupil ( and they seldom do), it > can be surgically removed. Vision will be restored after the surgery. > Dr Judy |
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11-11-2006, 01:05 AM
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| Re: Pterygium question Thank you for you quick respond. Makes me feel better. Dr Judy wrote: - quote - > eddyblanco wrote: > > I have a Pterygium on my eyeball. My question is if it reaches the > > pupil is the > > vision lost temporary or does it affects the vision for ever? > > Thanks > If the ptergium progresses to cover the pupil ( and they seldom do), it > can be surgically removed. Vision will be restored after the surgery. > Dr Judy |
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11-11-2006, 12:57 AM
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| Re: Pterygium question eddyblanco wrote: - quote - > I have a Pterygium on my eyeball. My question is if it reaches the
If the ptergium progresses to cover the pupil ( and they seldom do), it> pupil is the > vision lost temporary or does it affects the vision for ever? > Thanks can be surgically removed. Vision will be restored after the surgery. Dr Judy |
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11-11-2006, 12:53 AM
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| Pterygium question I have a Pterygium on my eyeball. My question is if it reaches the pupil is the vision lost temporary or does it affects the vision for ever? Thanks |
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