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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?
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Dr. Christopher J. Rapuano
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Dr. Christopher J. Rapuano
Ophthalmology

Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc

840 Walnut St, Suite 1230, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (15.3 mi)
215-928-3041
Languages Spoken:
English
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Christopher Rapuano is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rapuano and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

Dr. Ravi D. Patel
Ophthalmology
Dr. Ravi D. Patel
Ophthalmology

Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc

840 Walnut St, Suite 1230, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (15.3 mi)
215-928-3041
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ravi Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Jocelyn T. Kuryan
Ophthalmology
Dr. Jocelyn T. Kuryan
Ophthalmology

Tri-Century Eye Care, P.C.

216 Mill St, 
Bristol, PA 
 (21.9 mi)
215-781-2020
Languages Spoken:
English, Italian
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Jocelyn Kuryan is an Ophthalmologist in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kuryan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea. Her top areas of expertise are Aniridia, Walker Dyson Syndrome, Keratoconus, and Cataract. Dr. Kuryan is currently accepting new patients.

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