The ophthalmologic term describing a fibrous growth of conjunctival tissue that extends onto the cornea is termed pterygium.
A pterygium is a growth of the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of your eye over the cornea.
The cornea is the clear front covering of the eye. This benign or noncancerous growth is often shaped like a wedge causing a disturbance of vision.
A pterygium, also known as surfer's eye. It can be only treated by a surgery. It is preferable to remove the pterygium before it grows across the cornea, otherwise, it may scar the cornea and cause permanent vision problems.
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