Will Pterygium Resolve by Itself?
Pterygium will not disappear by itself. The main reasons for its formation are chronic inflammation and frequent adverse stimuli, such as sunlight, dryness, and other related stimuli. In the early stage, it has less impact on vision, but it will cause related symptoms, such as increased secretions and red eyes. If not treated promptly, it may lead to poor vision. Therefore, it is best to perform surgical treatment in time.
Pterygium generally does not disappear by itself. There are many reasons for the formation of pterygium, such as chronic inflammation, trauma, prolonged exposure of eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea, as well as sunlight and dryness. The early formation of pterygium does not cause changes in vision, and the ocular symptoms are redness, swelling, and increased secretions. If the pterygium continues to spread towards the cornea and covers the pupil, it will affect vision. If it affects vision, surgical resection should be actively performed. After resection, use eye drops regularly, and the healing is generally good.
Yes, surgery is an option. For patients who require surgery, they may experience photophobia and a foreign body sensation for a short period of time after the surgery. It is generally recommended that patients return for a follow-up visit about 1 week after surgery, try to rest, and avoid overusing their eyes. At the same time, suture removal is required after the surgery for pterygium. The suture removal is generally scheduled 7-10 days after the surgery. After the suture removal, the symptoms of photophobia and tearing can be reduced.
