This patient presents with a foreign body sensation and photophobia. Why?
Analysis
In this image, there is evidence of a whitish elevation growing onto the cornea. The lesion arises from the conjunctiva and is vascularized. It is maximally elevated where the light reflex is present.
This patient was diagnosed with a pterygium.
In the accompanying 12 min. video featuring Dr. Ashley Brissette, assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, you will learn:
- How a pterygium can affect visual acuity
- How to measure the growth of a pterygium and when it should be a concern
- How a pterygium is removed surgically
Cornea Coach Tip
A corneal pterygium can cause both dryness and blurred vision. The blurred vision may be related to corneal flattening and astigmatism.
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