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What is the definition of Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea?
Pterygium of the conjunctiva and cornea is a benign (non-cancerous) pink lesion that grows from the conjunctiva onto the cornea. They typically start from on the inner surface of the eye, and grow toward the the pupil. Long term exposure to ultraviolet light has been associated with causing this condition. Depending on the size of the pterygium, a person can experience vision problems.
What are the alternative names for Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea?
  • Pterygium of the conjunctiva and cornea
Who are the top Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea Local Doctors?
Stephen A. Cross
Advanced in Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Stephen A. Cross
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Stephen A. Cross
Ophthalmology

Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

1920 Pickens Street, 
Columbia, SC 
803-779-3070
Languages Spoken:
English
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Stephen Cross is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Cross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Goshe
Advanced in Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Jeffrey Goshe
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Jeffrey Goshe
Ophthalmology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2022 East 105th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2020
Experience:
24+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jeffrey Goshe is an Ophthalmologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Goshe has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Cloudy Cornea, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Patricia B. Sierra
Advanced in Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Patricia B. Sierra
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Patricia B. Sierra
Ophthalmology
1515 Response Rd., 
Sacramento, CA 
916-649-1515
Languages Spoken:
English
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Patricia Sierra is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sierra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Sierra is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center