How Is A Pterygium Diagnosed?
A pterygium is diagnosed by your Optometrist or family medical practitioner as part of a routine examination. Regular examina READ MORE >
Will I Notice The Symptoms Of A Pterygium?
It is often difficult to notice the symptoms of pterygium as they are often very mild. This is the case particularly while th READ MORE >
Can Anyone Grow A Pterygium?
Yes, it is possible for anyone to grow a pterygium. However, people who spend large amounts of time outdoors for either work, READ MORE >
Why Did My Pterygium Grow?
Experts aren’t sure what causes a pterygium to grow. Exposure to ultraviolet light plays some role. Having certain genes may READ MORE >
How Do I Prevent A Pterygium?
The risk of developing a pterygium is significantly reduced by limiting your exposure to the sun with UV blocking sunglasses READ MORE >
What Are The Risks / Complications Of A Pterygium Surgery?
A pterygium may not cause problems other than redness and eye irritation however, if it continues to grow onto your cornea, i READ MORE >
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How Much Exercise Can I Do?
Gentle exercise like walking can be resumed after 48 hours. Avoid any heavy lifting (more than 10kg) or vigorous exercise suc READ MORE >
When Can I Drive After My Operation?
Usually after 48 hours if you feel safe and your vision meets the Department of Main Roads and Transport criteria. Start in y READ MORE >
Do I Need To Wear Sunglasses After My Operation?
It is normal for your eye to be quite sensitive to light for the first few weeks after your surgery. Sunglasses will help to READ MORE >
What Should I Avoid In The First Two Weeks After Surgery?
Use common sense and avoid anything that may put you at risk of infection or an eye injury. For example, don't lift anything READ MORE >
What Can I Do Over The First Two Weeks After Surgery?
As your eye is healing, your vision should be improving and any discomfort, such as grittiness or ache, reducing. It is ok to READ MORE >
How Will My Eye Feel After Surgery?
It is normal to experience some discomfort and symptoms after your eye surgery, these may include: gritty or stingy sensation READ MORE >
What Should I Avoid In The First 48 Hours After Surgery?
To keep you comfortable during your surgery, strong sedating medication was administered by your anaesthetist. Even though yo READ MORE >
What Should I Do In The First 48 Hours After Surgery?
Remain close to home and rest as much as possible. Use your eye drops as directed and fill out the ‘eye drop chart’. Continue READ MORE >
