Pterygium Reccurence!!!?

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Small Rant With Question Under It

This ****** pterygium is recurring little more then a year after surgeory in dec 2006. The first initial checkup which I could see with both eyes I was told I had a small fly wing sized recurrence. I was pretty upset but happy with the results more so. I'm irritated that I have to give up going to the beach or look like a total idiot wearing shades wherever I go. I have to give up alot of things that I wanted to do but cant because of this. I'm only 15 and have had one since i was 11... onto the question....

If I were to have no signs of a recurrence for about 2years then I suddenly decide to go into the sun/beach will it come back? Will it always come back after surgeory when exposed to UV Rays?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, they can recur after surgery.  Your best chance of keeping it from returning is to keep it lubricated and wear  UV protection outdoors.  Try using artificial tears 3 or 4 times per day and that may help keep it from becoming inflammed and growing.  Get regular eye checks as well.