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Top 5 Q&A: Pterygium

By Rachel Murphy What is a pterygium? A pterygium is a wedge-shaped bump on the white part of the eye (the sclera) that can invade the cornea. It is sometimes called “surfer’s eye.” Pterygia are benign growths meaning they are not cancerous. They are...